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Automotive · New Zealand · 2025-09-16

Harley-Davidson Sportster S motorcycle's upper triple clamp has a defect

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2025-09-16
Models affected	DAVIDSON SPORTSTER, SPORTSTER
Model year	2021-2025
Defect	The upper triple clamp (see identifying numbers below) on certain 2021-2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RH1250S (Sportster S) motorcycles built between 8/12/2020 – 21/8/2025 may fracture under extreme loading conditions. An upper triple clamp that fractures while the motorcycle is being operated could lead to a loss of control, which may increase the risk of a crash._x000D_ _x000D_ Identifying numbers: Applicable Upper Triple Clamp Part Numbers _x000D_ _x000D_ Year Model Part Number_x000D_ 2021 RH1250S 45900245_x000D_ 2022 RH1250S 45900245_x000D_ 2023 RH1250S 45900365_x000D_ 2024 RH1250S 45900365_x000D_ …
Remedy	Owners of affected motorcycles should contact their nearest Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule an appointment to have a new upper triple clamp installed on their motorcycle. Recall kits are presently expected to begin shipping in wave shipping to authorised Harley-Davidson dealers from approximately late October – early November 2025. To find a local dealership, visit https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/tools/find-a-dealer.html
Recall number	NQ20250916-0190
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

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