2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
3 recalls — 4 complaints — 53 TSBs
26V075000 Feb 9, 2026
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Defect Description
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 ... Read more
25V590000 Sep 10, 2025
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Defect Description
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles. The upper triple clamp may fracture.
Consequence
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.
Remedy
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 0191.
22V030000 Jan 25, 2022
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: INSTRUMENT CLUSTER/PANEL
Defect Description
Harley Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021 Pan America 1250S (RA1250S), Pan America 1250 (RA1250), and Sportster S (RH1250S) motorcycles. The instrument cluster module may not display the speedometer and neutral indicator at start-up when the module is below freezing ... Read more
Consequence
Operating a motorcycle without a visible speedometer or neutral indicator may increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will update the instrument cluster module software, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed February 8, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0631.
Complaint Statistics
4 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VISIBILITY/WIPER | 1 |
| STRUCTURE:BODY | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 1 |
| VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY | 1 |
VISIBILITY:SUN/MOON ROOF ASSEMBLY
Apr 28, 2026
Incident date: Mar 30, 2026
The contact owns a 2022 Kia Telluride. The contact stated that while driving at 66 MPH, the sunroof unexpectedly exploded. There was no impact on the sunroof to cause the failure. The sunroof cover was closed during the failure. There were no injuries sustained. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repa... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Dec 28, 2025
Incident date: Dec 26, 2025
Main screen that operates the vehicle shuts off periodically and will not return on. Upon restart multiple times the screen will partially open and appear on but touch screen features does not work. This prevents the driver from accessing the radio, turn lights on, turn fog lights on off, change c... Read more
VISIBILITY/WIPER
May 20, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
Windshield seal flies out from under the pilar molding and smacks windshield and passenger window.
STRUCTURE:BODY
May 20, 2025
Incident date: May 19, 2025
Windshield seal flies out from under the pilar molding and smacks windshield and passenger window.
Technical Service Bulletins — 2021 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
53 manufacturer communications from 16 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 12 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 9 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 9 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 8 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION | 1 |
M1631
Feb 20, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1631: REVOLUTION MAX OIL CHECK PROCEDURE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a new procedure for checking oil levels on RevolutionA? Max powered vehicles. The procedure has been updated to account for potential concerns
M1631
Feb 20, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1631: REVOLUTION MAX OIL CHECK PROCEDURE UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers of a new procedure for checking oil levels on RevolutionA? Max powered vehicles. The procedure has been updated to account for potential concerns
M1608
Jan 24, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1608: REVOLUTION MAX VVT SERVICE KIT. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that an improved Variable Valve Timing (VVT) harness connector and terminals are going to be used on 2024 RevolutionA? Max powered vehicles. The
M1608
Jan 24, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1608: REVOLUTION MAX VVT SERVICE KIT. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that an improved Variable Valve Timing (VVT) harness connector and terminals are going to be used on 2024 RevolutionA? Max powered vehicles. The
M1608
Jan 24, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1608: REVOLUTION MAX VVT SERVICE KIT. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that an improved Variable Valve Timing (VVT) harness connector and terminals are going to be used on 2024 RevolutionA? Max powered vehicles. The
M1608
Jan 24, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1608: REVOLUTION MAX VVT SERVICE KIT. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that an improved Variable Valve Timing (VVT) harness connector and terminals are going to be used on 2024 RevolutionA? Max powered vehicles. The
M1615
Jan 18, 2024
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1615: 2024 REVOLUTION MAX CHARGING SYSTEM CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of updates made to the charging system on 2024 RevolutionA? Max powered vehicles. For 2024, the charging system has been updated to
M1615
Jan 18, 2024
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1615: 2024 REVOLUTION MAX CHARGING SYSTEM CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of updates made to the charging system on 2024 RevolutionA? Max powered vehicles. For 2024, the charging system has been updated to
M1615
Jan 18, 2024
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1615: 2024 REVOLUTION MAX CHARGING SYSTEM CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of updates made to the charging system on 2024 RevolutionA? Max powered vehicles. For 2024, the charging system has been updated to
M1615
Jan 18, 2024
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1615: 2024 REVOLUTION MAX CHARGING SYSTEM CHANGES. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers of updates made to the charging system on 2024 RevolutionA? Max powered vehicles. For 2024, the charging system has been updated to
M1619
Dec 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1619: DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) U04438F AND U04318F. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that the current software version for the Left Hand Control Module (LHCM) and Right Hand Control Module (RHCM) have Diagnostic
M1590
Dec 14, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1590: REVOLUTION MAX CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. Purpose: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a new part available to allow replacement of the Cruise Control Switch on RevolutionA? Max p
M1590
Dec 14, 2023
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1590: REVOLUTION MAX CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. Purpose: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a new part available to allow replacement of the Cruise Control Switch on RevolutionA? Max p
M1590
Dec 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1590: REVOLUTION MAX CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. Purpose: Revision. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a new part available to allow replacement of the Cruise Control Switch on RevolutionA? Max p
M1590
Jun 26, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1590: REVOLUTION MAX CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a new part available to allow replacement of the Cruise Control Switch on RevolutionA? Max powered veh
M1590
Jun 26, 2023
180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1590: REVOLUTION MAX CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a new part available to allow replacement of the Cruise Control Switch on RevolutionA? Max powered veh
M1590
Jun 26, 2023
185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1590: REVOLUTION MAX CRUISE CONTROL SWITCH REPLACEMENT. Purpose: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has a new part available to allow replacement of the Cruise Control Switch on RevolutionA? Max powered veh
M1573
Mar 3, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: Revision. Added Pan America information, Required Dealer Action, and Credit Procedure. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest w
M1578
Feb 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1578: REVOLUTION MAX FOB TROUBLESHOOTING. PURPOSE: To provide dealers with a list of items to check for when troubleshooting an inoperative security FOB for RevolutionA? Max applications.
M1578
Feb 14, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1578: REVOLUTION MAX FOB TROUBLESHOOTING. PURPOSE: To provide dealers with a list of items to check for when troubleshooting an inoperative security FOB for RevolutionA? Max applications.
M1579
Feb 14, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1579 (REV B): REVOLUTION MAX BCM AND ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: REVISION. This bulletin informs dealers that a BCM and Electronic Control Module (ECM) update is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). Revision: Updated Body
M1579
Feb 14, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1579 (REV B): REVOLUTION MAX BCM AND ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: REVISION. This bulletin informs dealers that a BCM and Electronic Control Module (ECM) update is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). Revision: Updated Body
M1579
Jan 24, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1579: REVOLUTION MAX BCM AND ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that a Body Control Module (BCM) and Electronic Control Module (ECM) update is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). The BCM update addr
M1579
Jan 24, 2023
115000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BODY CONTROL MODULE/BCM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1579: REVOLUTION MAX BCM AND ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that a Body Control Module (BCM) and Electronic Control Module (ECM) update is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). The BCM update addr
M1579
Jan 24, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1579: REVOLUTION MAX BCM AND ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that a Body Control Module (BCM) and Electronic Control Module (ECM) update is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). The BCM update addr
M1573
Jan 18, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: Revision. Updated Motorcycles Affected and Required Dealer Action. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting
M1573
Jan 18, 2023
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: Revision. Updated Motorcycles Affected and Required Dealer Action. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting
M1571
Jan 18, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1571: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH PART AND SERVICE PROCEDURE CHANGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Updated Motorcycles Affected. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson RevolutionA?Max clutches will be serviced by a clutch disc
M1571
Jan 18, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1571: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH PART AND SERVICE PROCEDURE CHANGE. PURPOSE: Revision. Updated Motorcycles Affected. This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson RevolutionA?Max clutches will be serviced by a clutch disc
M1573
Dec 21, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting on the RevolutionA? Max platform. These areas of interest should b
M1573
Dec 21, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1573: REVOLUTION MAX TROUBLESHOOTING TIPS. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has specific areas of interest while troubleshooting on the RevolutionA? Max platform. These areas of interest should b
M1571
Dec 21, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1571: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH PART AND SERVICE PROCEDURE CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson RevolutionA? Max clutches will be serviced by a clutch disc kit and not with individual plates. A n
M1571
Dec 21, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1571: REVOLUTION MAX CLUTCH PART AND SERVICE PROCEDURE CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson RevolutionA? Max clutches will be serviced by a clutch disc kit and not with individual plates. A n
M1553
Dec 12, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1553: REVOLUTION MAX SPECIAL TOOL HD-53023 UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers that Harley-Davidson has updated the Camshaft Chain Retraction tool for all RevolutionA? Max powertrains. The original tool (Part No. HD-53023)
M1553
Dec 12, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1553: REVOLUTION MAX SPECIAL TOOL HD-53023 UPDATE. PURPOSE: To inform dealers that Harley-Davidson has updated the Camshaft Chain Retraction tool for all RevolutionA? Max powertrains. The original tool (Part No. HD-53023)
M1546
Nov 18, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1546: REVOLUTION MAX JIFFY STAND HARDWARE TORQUE CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that a change has been made to the hardware installation procedure for screws securing the jiffy stand on vehicles powered by
M1546
Nov 18, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1546: REVOLUTION MAX JIFFY STAND HARDWARE TORQUE CHANGE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that a change has been made to the hardware installation procedure for screws securing the jiffy stand on vehicles powered by
M1569
Nov 11, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1569: PAN AMERICA AND SPORTSTER S INSTRUMENT MODULE UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified an Instrument Module (IM) software concern on 2021 and 2022 Pan America and Sportster S
M1569
Nov 11, 2022
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1569: PAN AMERICA AND SPORTSTER S INSTRUMENT MODULE UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has identified an Instrument Module (IM) software concern on 2021 and 2022 Pan America and Sportster S
M1560
Aug 10, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1560: REVOLUTION MAX STARTER CLUTCH GEAR UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson wants to make aware of changes to the Revolution Max Starter Clutch Gear and aid in properly diagnosing the condi
M1560
Aug 10, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1560: REVOLUTION MAX STARTER CLUTCH GEAR UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson wants to make aware of changes to the Revolution Max Starter Clutch Gear and aid in properly diagnosing the condi
M1560
Aug 10, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1560: REVOLUTION MAX STARTER CLUTCH GEAR UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson wants to make aware of changes to the Revolution Max Starter Clutch Gear and aid in properly diagnosing the condi
M1560
Aug 10, 2022
110920 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:MOTORCYCLE STARTER INTERLOCK SYSTEM- CLUTCH,NEUTRAL,SIDESTAND
SERVICE BULLETIN M1560: REVOLUTION MAX STARTER CLUTCH GEAR UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson wants to make aware of changes to the Revolution Max Starter Clutch Gear and aid in properly diagnosing the condi
M1559
Aug 2, 2022
252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1559: REVOLUTION MAX ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has an Electronic Control Module (ECM) update that is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). This update is to address Diagn
M1559
Aug 2, 2022
980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER
SERVICE BULLETIN M1559: REVOLUTION MAX ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has an Electronic Control Module (ECM) update that is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). This update is to address Diagn
M1559
Aug 2, 2022
110000 ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
SERVICE BULLETIN M1559: REVOLUTION MAX ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has an Electronic Control Module (ECM) update that is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). This update is to address Diagn
M1559
Aug 2, 2022
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1559: REVOLUTION MAX ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has an Electronic Control Module (ECM) update that is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). This update is to address Diagn
M1559
Aug 2, 2022
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1559: REVOLUTION MAX ECM UPDATE. PURPOSE: This bulletin informs dealers that Harley-Davidson has an Electronic Control Module (ECM) update that is available on Digital Technician II (DT II). This update is to address Diagn
M1541
Nov 8, 2021
081100 FUEL SYSTEM, DIESEL:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
SERVICE BULLETIN M1541: 2021 PAN AMERICA/SPORTSTER S FUEL LINE PDI. PUPORSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers the Predelivery Inspection (PDI) procedure for checking the fuel line connection has been updated. View the latest version in Se
M1541
Nov 8, 2021
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
SERVICE BULLETIN M1541: 2021 PAN AMERICA/SPORTSTER S FUEL LINE PDI. PUPORSE: This bulletin is to inform dealers the Predelivery Inspection (PDI) procedure for checking the fuel line connection has been updated. View the latest version in Se
M1537
Sep 22, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1537: 2021 SPORTSTER S - INITIAL CARE. PURPOSE: Revision. The purpose of this program is to monitor Harley-Davidson quality delivered to the customers and assist dealers with diagnostics and support on this newly released
M1537
Sep 22, 2021
061400 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE:HARD PARTS INTERNAL/MECHANICAL
SERVICE BULLETIN M1537: 2021 SPORTSTER S - INITIAL CARE. PURPOSE: Revision. The purpose of this program is to monitor Harley-Davidson quality delivered to the customers and assist dealers with diagnostics and support on this newly released
M1537
Sep 22, 2021
103000 POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SERVICE BULLETIN M1537: 2021 SPORTSTER S - INITIAL CARE. PURPOSE: Revision. The purpose of this program is to monitor Harley-Davidson quality delivered to the customers and assist dealers with diagnostics and support on this newly released
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S across all model years (2021–2026).
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Total Recalls
16
Total Complaints
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Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
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Reported Fires
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