- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Problem
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2022 RH975 Nightster motorcycles. The handlebar may not have been welded properly and may break.
- Risk
- A broken handlebar can cause a sudden loss of steering control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the handlebar, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2022. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0179.
- 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
A handlebar on certain 2022 motorcycles may not have been welded properly, so it can break.
A broken handlebar can cause a sudden loss of steering control, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and stop riding the motorcycle until the repair is done.
Dealers will replace the handlebar free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 18, 2022. You can contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464, and you can check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your motorcycle is affected.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Harley-Davidson RH975 | 2022 |
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