Vehicle recall 22V745000 · October 6, 2022
2022 Harley-Davidson RH975
The handlebar may not have been welded properly and may break.
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 2022 RH975 Nightster motorcycles. The handlebar may not have been welded properly and may break.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 22V745000
- Reported to NHTSA
- October 6, 2022
- Filed by
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Manufacturer campaign
- 0179
- Owner notification
- October 18, 2022
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 862
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson RH975 (2022): 2022
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