CarRecallWatchThe 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 13 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Electrical System (9 reports).
1Recalls
13Owner complaints
0Crashes reported
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2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S recalls
Speedometer and neutral light may not show at startup in freezing cold
On certain 2021 Pan America and Sportster S motorcycles, the instrument cluster may fail to display the speedometer and neutral indicator when it starts up in below-freezing temperatures.
Most common 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S problems
Problem areas named in the 13 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Electrical System | 9 |
| Engine | 5 |
| Power Train | 4 |
| Fuel/Propulsion System | 1 |
| Unknown Or Other | 1 |
| Wheels | 1 |
| Vehicle Speed Control | 1 |
What owners report
My motorcycle suffered a serious engine failure at approximately 12,500 km (7,800 miles) while I was riding. Before the failure, I noticed an unusual ticking/rattling noise coming from the engine, especially when the engine was under load or when the throttle was closed. The failure occurred while riding and caused a sudden loss of engine performance. This happened while I was in traffic and I was extremely close to having an accident because the motorcycle did not respond as expected when I needed power. After the motorcycle was inspected, the failure was found to be related to the camshaft/cam chain tensioning system. The cam chain tensioner had become loose and the resulting failure cau
My motorcycle suffered a serious engine failure at approximately 12,500 km (7,800 miles) while I was riding. Before the failure, I noticed an unusual ticking/rattling noise coming from the engine, especially when the engine was under load or when the throttle was closed. The failure occurred while riding and caused a sudden loss of engine performance. This happened while I was in traffic and I was extremely close to having an accident because the motorcycle did not respond as expected when I needed power. After the motorcycle was inspected, the failure was found to be related to the camshaft/cam chain tensioning system. The cam chain tensioner had become loose and the resulting failure cau
The cam chain tensioner failed while driving down the road, resulting in reduced power during a pass that almost resulted in an accident. There are no maintenance requirements for this component and there are numerous reports of this failing in motorcycles equipped with the Revolution Max engine. On this engine, the cam chain tensioner is held in place with a bolt that is apparently a torque to spec item with no locking mechanism. During the course of normal operation, the bolt backs out and can have varying degrees of damage. In this case, the forward cylinder cam chain became dislodged from the cams, resulting in a dead cylinder and eventually destroying the intake cam. A cursory check wa
The engine stalled when I was exiting the freeway due to the charging system failure. This is the second time the charging system failed. The first failure has been documented on NHTSA complaint number 11746092. I paid the Harley Davidson SLC dealership in April 2024 to have the charging system repaired and replaced. Harley Davidson had released a service bulletin acknowledging charging system deficiencies on 2021-2023 Pan America models and subsequently redesigned the entire charging system for the2024 model year. This is a documented pattern and not just an isolated failure. Regarding the repair in April 2024, the dealership replaced the failed stator with the same poorly designed part num
The charging system for the battery failed when I was on an out of state road trip. The voltage of the bike would drop between 11 and 12 volts when slowing down. I slowed down to make a tight turn on a canyon highway when the bike lost power and stalled. The motorcycle continued to stall several more times while in motion on the highway and I had a difficult time restarting the motorcycle on the side of the highway each time. I ended up purchasing a new battery thinking it would solve the problem. It worked for another few hundred miles until the new battery was also depleted and I had the same issue on the side of the highway outside Sedona. I had to rent a Uhaul for $551 to be able to retu
2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S questions
Does the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S: Speedometer and neutral light may not show at startup in freezing cold. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S?
Based on 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Electrical System (9), Engine (5), Power Train (4).
How do I check if a recall on my 2021 Harley-Davidson RA1250S has been fixed?
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