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SteeringPart report

2023 Harley-Davidson RA1250S Steering Problems

Complaints
1about this part
Share
10%of 10 total for the year
Median mileage
6,900miles
Trend
Too newThis model year is less than 4 years old, so a trend is not meaningful yet.

NHTSA recorded 1 complaints about the steering of the 2023 Harley-Davidson RA1250S, 10% of the 10 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 6,900 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.

Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.

Example complaints

Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.

“The contact owns a 2023 Harley-Davidson RA 1250S. The contact stated that while riding approximately 30 MPH and making a right turn, the top triple tree clamp securing the aluminum forks fractured and ejected from the motorcycle, causing the contact to lose control of the motorcycle before crashing. The contact sustained abrasions to both arms and legs. The motorcycle could not be driven and was later towed to the residence. The cause of the failure was not yet determined. The local dealer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 6,900.”

NHTSA complaint #11768992, filed 2026-10, 6,900 miles

Steering: other model years

YearComplaintsShare of year
2023110%

Other parts of the 2023 Harley-Davidson RA1250S

Electrical system
5 complaints
Fuel system
5 complaints
Engine
4 complaints
Brakes
1 complaints
Other or unknown
1 complaints
Suspension
1 complaints
Transmission and drivetrain
1 complaints

← All problems reported for the 2023 Harley-Davidson RA1250S

About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.

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