Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2025-2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – April 20, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Harley-Davidson – Loss of Rear Brakes

Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.

NHTSA ID Number: 26V234000

Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 16,994

Summary: Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2025-2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles. The rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module (BCM), resulting in a hole in the brake line, a brake fluid leak, and loss of the rear brakes.

Remedy: Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware, free of charge. In addition, the rear brake line will be inspected and, if damaged, will be replaced along with associated parts, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 18, 2026. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov April 16, 2025.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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