2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Fxbb, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs and 1 more model recall: Loss of Rear Brakes
Report received by NHTSA: April 13, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.
- Who's affected
16,994 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Fxbb, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Fxlrst.
- Compared with
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 4 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
28 earlier NHTSA recalls by Harley-Davidson Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- Feb. 9, 2026 2021-2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recall: Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture
- Sept. 10, 2025 2021-2025 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recall: Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture (agency record)
- June 12, 2025 Harley-Davidson Motor Company equipment recall: Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure (agency record)
- June 6, 2025 2018-2024 Harley-Davidson Flhcs, 2020-2024 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs, 2018-2021 Harley-Davidson Flhc and 4 more models recall: Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure (agency record)
- April 8, 2025 Harley-Davidson Motor Company equipment recall: Reflector May Become Obstructed/FMVSS 108 (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- Harley-Davidson Flhc 2025-2026
- Harley-Davidson Fxbb 2025-2026
- Harley-Davidson Fxlrs 2025-2026
- Harley-Davidson Fxlrst 2025-2026
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V234000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 13, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 16,994 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 0192 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record