2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special (RA1250S) problems & recalls
NHTSA recalls and owner complaints for the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special.
Recalls
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
What owners complain about
Components named in 13 NHTSA owner complaints. Complaints are unverified.
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FAQ
Does the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special have recalls?
NHTSA lists 1 recall for the 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special. Check your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see if a fix is still open.
What are the most common 2021 Harley-Davidson Pan America 1250 Special problems?
In 13 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-named area is electrical system.
Model name source: Harley-Davidson model codes (harley-davidson.com/us/en/content/expert-advice/harley-davidson-model-codes.html).