# 2023 HARLEY-DAVIDSON RA1250S — STEERING
> NHTSA complaint `2253574` · 2026-10-05 · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 1
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** Yes
## Vehicle
- **Make:** HARLEY-DAVIDSON
- **Model:** RA1250S
- **Year:** 2023
- **Manufacturer:** Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- **Component:** STEERING
- **Miles at failure:** 6,900
- **Speed:** 30 mph
## Narrative
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.
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*Source: [NHTSA ODI](https://www-odi.nhtsa.dot.gov/downloads/) · MORVS · CC0 1.0*