Vehicle recall 21V924000 · November 24, 2021
2021 Harley-Davidson PAN America (RA1250)
The seat base may not be fastened properly, which could cause the hand-hold portion of the base to fracture.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 21V924000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 24, 2021
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0178
- Owner notification
- December 7, 2021
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,689
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Seats › Motorcycle
Vehicles covered
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