- Component
- SEATS:MOTORCYCLE
- Problem
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2021 Pan America RA1250S and RA1250 motorcycles. The seat base may not be fastened properly, which could cause the hand-hold portion of the base to fracture.
- Risk
- A seat base that fractures while a passenger is using the hand-hold feature can increase the risk of injury.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the seat base, free of charge. Owners are advised to not use the passenger hand-hold feature until the remedy is complete. Owner notification letters were mailed December 7, 2021. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0178.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The seat base on certain 2021 motorcycles may not be fastened properly. Over time, the hand-hold portion of the base could fracture, which is a problem if a passenger is holding on to it.
A seat base that breaks while a passenger is using the hand-hold can increase the risk of injury. Owners are advised not to use the passenger hand-hold until the repair is completed.
Authorized dealers will replace the seat base free of charge. Owners can contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464, and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Harley-Davidson PAN America (RA1250) | 2021 |
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