2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
2 recalls, 6 complaints - 55 TSBs
26V075000 Feb 9, 2026
STEERING:LINKAGES
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
STEERING:LINKAGES
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 0190.
Complaint Statistics
6 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM | 2 |
| WHEELS | 1 |
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 1 |
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | 1 |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2023 Ram ProMaster 2500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 25V720000 (Engine and Engine Cooling); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The dealer was contacted. The vehicle was not diagnosed or repaired. The dealer confirmed th... Read more
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Apr 8, 2026
Incident date: Feb 1, 2026
The contact owns a 2018 Ram 5500. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V896000 (Service Brakes, Hydraulic); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the manufacturer had exceeded a reasonable amount of time for the recall repai... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Jan 7, 2026
Incident date: Aug 13, 2025
The contact owns a 2020 Nissan Leaf. The contact received notification of NHTSA Campaign Number: 24V700000 (Electrical System); however, the part to do the recall repair was not yet available. The contact stated that the incomplete recall was a great inconvenience because the vehicle could not be dr... Read more
WHEELS
Jul 25, 2025
Incident date: Apr 17, 2025
Me and my partner were giving a car for her birthday I use it more for work they gave us title but lately I been experiencing hits in car that we haven’t done or crash anyone or anything and also air bag activation and other problems the one has me worry is that rpm loses gas power on free way ca... Read more
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jul 25, 2025
Incident date: Apr 17, 2025
Me and my partner were giving a car for her birthday I use it more for work they gave us title but lately I been experiencing hits in car that we haven’t done or crash anyone or anything and also air bag activation and other problems the one has me worry is that rpm loses gas power on free way ca... Read more
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
May 19, 2023
Incident date: May 13, 2023
UKNOWN-Seat Heating system in my car gets too hot to the skin where it burns the skin if not turned off. I’m not able to use it often because even on low setting it gets extremely hot.
Technical Service Bulletins, 2022 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S
55 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 |
| 060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING | 11 |
| 100000 POWER TRAIN | 10 |
| 350000 EQUIPMENT | 10 |
| 980000 UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 4 |
| 185000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL:CRUISE CONTROL | 2 |
| 180000 VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| 252100 ELECTRONIC STABILITY CONTROL:CONTROL MODULE:SOFTWARE | 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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
PAB1132
Jan 6, 2023
070000 FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1132: 2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE REVOLUTION MAX EO APPROVALS - CARB. PURPOSE: To inform California Harley-Davidson dealerships that select Screamin' Eagle accessories have been granted Executi
PAB1132
Jan 6, 2023
100000 POWER TRAIN
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1132: 2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE REVOLUTION MAX EO APPROVALS - CARB. PURPOSE: To inform California Harley-Davidson dealerships that select Screamin' Eagle accessories have been granted Executi
PAB1132
Jan 6, 2023
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1132: 2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE REVOLUTION MAX EO APPROVALS - CARB. PURPOSE: To inform California Harley-Davidson dealerships that select Screamin' Eagle accessories have been granted Executi
PAB1132
Jan 6, 2023
350000 EQUIPMENT
GENUINE MOTOR PARTS AND MOTOR ACCESSORIES BULLETIN PAB1132: 2022 SCREAMIN' EAGLE REVOLUTION MAX EO APPROVALS - CARB. PURPOSE: To inform California Harley-Davidson dealerships that select Screamin' Eagle accessories have been granted Executi
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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
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
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
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
M1542
Nov 16, 2021
060000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
SERVICE BULLETIN M1542: MY21 TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK CHANGE. PURPOSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to the transmission dipstick. This covers all Milwaukee-Eight powertrain's built at the Pilgrim Road Power Train Oper
M1542
Nov 16, 2021
350000 EQUIPMENT
SERVICE BULLETIN M1542: MY21 TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK CHANGE. PURPOSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to the transmission dipstick. This covers all Milwaukee-Eight powertrain's built at the Pilgrim Road Power Train Oper
M1542
Nov 16, 2021
100000 POWER TRAIN
SERVICE BULLETIN M1542: MY21 TRANSMISSION DIPSTICK CHANGE. PURPOSE: This service bulletin is to inform dealers of a change to the transmission dipstick. This covers all Milwaukee-Eight powertrain's built at the Pilgrim Road Power Train Oper
HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S across all model years (2021, 2026).
12
Total Recalls
18
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
0
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths