Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special (RA1250S) problems & recalls
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Electrical System #22V030000 · 2022 · 3,917 units
Problem: Harley davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain 2021 pan america 1250s (ra1250s), pan america 1250 (ra1250), and sportster s (rh1250s) motorcycles. the instrument cluster module may not display the speedometer and neutral indicator at start-up when the module is below freezing temperatures. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard number 123, "motorcycle controls and displays."
Risk: Operating a motorcycle without a visible speedometer or neutral indicator may increase the risk of a crash.
Fix: Dealers will update the instrument cluster module software, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed february 8, 2022. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0631.
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