Harley-Davidson recalls 2025–2026 Softail FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS and FXLRST motorcycles over rear brake line leak risk
The rear brake line can rub against the Body Control Module and wear a hole, letting brake fluid leak and causing the rear brakes to fail, which raises the risk of a crash.
What to do
Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and related hardware for free, and inspect the rear brake line and replace it if damaged. Owners can call Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.
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Recall details
- Product
- Harley-Davidson Flhc, Fxbb, Fxlrs and 1 more 2025–2026
- Hazard
- Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.
- Units
- 16,994 vehicles
- Owner notification
- May 1, 2026
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 13, 2026
- Identifiers
- NHTSA campaign number: 26V234000
- Manufacturer campaign number: 0192
- Model years: 2025–2026
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Official notice
The notice's own wording from NHTSA.
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Defect
- 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.
- Consequence
- Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.
- Corrective action
- 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 were mailed May 1, 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.
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