# Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture (26V075000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 35/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Subject | Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture |
| NHTSA ID | 26V075000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 0191 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | STEERING |
| Units potentially affected | 9401 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| Defect | Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture. |
| Consequence | An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Remedy | Dealers will inspect and replace the upper triple clamp, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed February 19, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0191. This recall expands previous NHTSA recall number 25V590. Motorcycles that were repaired under the previous recall will need to have the new remedy performed. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (steering).
- 9,401 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V075000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.