NHTSA recall,
Harley-Davidson 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.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Harley-Davidson Motor Company 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. Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.
The recall affects 16,994 vehicles nationwide and was reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2026. 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.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- 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. You may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 1, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Harley-Davidson affected?
4 models
These models and years may be affected.
- FLHC, model years
- FXBB, model years
- Fxlrs, model years
- FXLRST, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Component
- Brake defect
- Campaign
- 26V234000
- Vehicles affected
- 16,994
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-258-2464
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