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Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns
12 Months Ended
Dec. 31, 2025
Guarantees and Product Warranties [Abstract]  
Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns Product Warranty and Recall Campaigns
The Company currently provides a standard two-year limited warranty on all new motorcycles sold worldwide, except in Japan, where the Company currently provides a standard three-year limited warranty. The Company also provides a five-year unlimited warranty on the battery for electric motorcycles. In addition, the Company provides a one-year warranty for parts and accessories. The warranty coverage for the retail customer generally begins when the product is sold to a retail customer. The Company accrues for future warranty claims at the time of shipment using an estimated cost based primarily on historical Company claim information.
Additionally, the Company has from time to time initiated certain voluntary recall campaigns. The Company records estimated recall costs when the liability is both probable and estimable. This generally occurs when the Company's management approves and commits to a recall. The warranty and recall liabilities are included in Accrued liabilities and Other long-term liabilities on the Consolidated balance sheets. Changes in the Company’s warranty and recall liability were as follows as of December 31 (in thousands):
202520242023
Balance, beginning of period$71,591 $64,144 $75,960 
Warranties issued during the period42,945 47,388 45,374 
Settlements made during the period(59,618)(63,645)(67,084)
Recalls and changes to pre-existing warranty liabilities18,207 23,704 9,894 
Balance, end of period$73,125 $71,591 $64,144 
The liability for recall campaigns was $24.7 million, $21.0 million and $18.9 million at December 31, 2025, 2024 and 2023, respectively.