2021–2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S Steering Recall 26V075000 (Harley-Davidson 0191)
NHTSA recall 26V075000 (Harley-Davidson recall 0191) covers about 9,401 2021–2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Feb 9, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 26V075000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Steering (linkages)
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley) is recalling certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
The risk
An upper triple clamp that fractures can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy and its status
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.
Status: NHTSA lists Feb 18, 2026 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Harley-Davidson recall number 0191
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 26V075000 as 0191. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "0191 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 | 2021–2026 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Feb 9, 2026
- Owner notification
- Feb 18, 2026
- Build dates covered
- May 18, 2021 to Oct 27, 2025
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Check your VIN for 26V075000
- 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 26V075000 is open, call any Harley-Davidson dealer's service department and give them the recall number (26V075000 or 0191). 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 26V075000?
NHTSA recall 26V075000 (Harley-Davidson recall 0191) covers about 9,401 2021–2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S vehicles (steering), filed with NHTSA Feb 9, 2026. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2021-2026 RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 26V075000?
NHTSA's record for 26V075000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "An upper triple clamp that fractures can 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 26V075000?
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 26V075000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Dealers will inspect and replace the upper triple clamp, as necessary, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 18, 2026 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 26V075000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 0191. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (0191) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 26V075000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 26V075000, 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
- 25V590000: 2021–2025 Harley-Davidson RH1250S steering (Sep 10, 2025)