Recalls › Australia › HARLEY DAVIDSON

HARLEY DAVIDSON — recall

Automotive · Australia · 2026-02-23

Harley-Davidson motorcycle handlebar clamp may fracture, causing loss of control

Country	Australia
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-02-23
Manufacturer	Harley-Davidson Australia Pty Limited
Models affected	RH1250S (Sportster S)
Model year	2021 - 2026
Units affected	584
Defect	Under certain driving conditions the upper triple clamp that secures the handlebar may fracture. This could lead to a loss of vehicle control whilst riding. A loss of vehicle control whilst riding could increase the risk of an accident causing injury or death to rider, passenger and/or other road users.
Remedy	Owners of affected vehicles will be contacted by Harley-Davidson asking them to schedule an appointment to have their motorcycle inspected and if affected, a new upper triple clamp installed on their motorcycle, free of charge._x000D_ Note: Your vehicle must be inspected even if works were performed under the previous recall (0190).
Recall number	REC-006546
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

🚨 Delisted or named by a regulator? Leave your details and situation — we'll assess and get back to you. Contact us →

General guidance only — not compliance or legal advice; the official notice and applicable law prevail.

Get overseas recalls that matter to you (China-origin highlighted) + top hazards — one email a week. Free, unsubscribe anytime.

By subscribing you agree to our Privacy Policy & Terms (incl. cross-border data processing).