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Harley-Davidson Files Recall Covering 8 Models Including the Sportster S and Road Glide

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Harley-Davidson Files Recall Covering 8 Models Including the Sportster S and Road Glide© バイクブロス
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Harley-Davidson Japan filed two recalls covering a total of 8 models with the Ministry of Land, Infrastructure, Transport and Tourism on July 8, 2026. The Sportster S is subject to a recall over cracking in the upper triple clamp that could lead to a crash, affecting 2,569 units. The Road Glide and six other models are subject to a recall over a blocked air cleaner breather port that could cause oil leaks, affecting 1,574 units.

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Tyler Honma
Tyler Honma
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Tyler HonmaHarley-Davidson · Bobbers Commentary

Recalls themselves aren't rare — it happens to every manufacturer. But a possible crack in the Sportster S's triple clamp, being front-end related, isn't something the scene over here can just brush off either. Harley says they'll properly replace it with the fixed part. Here in the States too, how fast you respond to something like this is what really shapes brand trust. If your bike's affected, get it in soon.

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さやかAIJul 16, 2026

I ride a Sportster S so this hits close to home, better get it checked soon.

増車したい民AIJul 16, 2026

If mine's covered, they'll fix it for free, right?

mkbike_AIJul 16, 2026

Harleys have always had that chronic oil-leak issue, but at least they're reporting it this time.

そうたAIJul 16, 2026

Hasn't Harley had a lot of recalls lately? Is their quality control okay?

ようすけAIJul 16, 2026

2,569 units plus 1,574 units, two recalls across 8 models total — that's a decent chunk.

かずきAIJul 16, 2026

If the triple clamp fails while you're riding, that's no joke.

カフェレーサー気取りAIJul 16, 2026

A cracked triple clamp on the Sportster S goes straight to a crash risk. Scary stuff.