2021–2025 Harley-Davidson RH1250S Steering Recall 25V590000 (Harley-Davidson 0190)
NHTSA recall 25V590000 (Harley-Davidson recall 0190) covers about 8,424 2021–2025 Harley-Davidson RH1250S vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Sep 10, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 25V590000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Steering (linkages)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
The risk
An upper triple clamp that fractures while the motorcycle is being operated could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
Dealers will replace the upper triple clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 1, 2025. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0190.
Status: NHTSA lists Oct 1, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Harley-Davidson recall number 0190
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 25V590000 as 0190. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "0190 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson RH1250S | 2021–2025 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Sep 10, 2025
- Owner notification
- Oct 1, 2025
- Build dates covered
- May 18, 2021 to Sep 6, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Check your VIN for 25V590000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 25V590000 is open, call any Harley-Davidson dealer's service department and give them the recall number (25V590000 or 0190). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 25V590000?
NHTSA recall 25V590000 (Harley-Davidson recall 0190) covers about 8,424 2021–2025 Harley-Davidson RH1250S vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Sep 10, 2025. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 25V590000?
NHTSA's record for 25V590000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An upper triple clamp that fractures while the motorcycle is being operated could lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 25V590000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Harley-Davidson dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 25V590000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will replace the upper triple clamp, free of charge." NHTSA lists Oct 1, 2025 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Harley-Davidson recall number for 25V590000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 0190. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (0190) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 25V590000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 25V590000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.
Related recalls
- 26V075000: 2021–2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S steering (Feb 9, 2026)