Harley-davidson: Loss Of Rear Brakes (service Brakes, Hydraulic)
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2025-2026 Softail motorcycles because the rear brake line may rub against the Body Control Module and develop a hole, causing brake fluid to leak and the rear brakes to fail. Loss of rear brakes increases crash risk. Harley-Davidson will replace the affected component and inspect and repair the brake line at no cost to owners.
- Recalling firm
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Product
- Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. 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.
- Reason
- Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash. 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.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United States
- Agency
- National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
- Recall date
- 2026-04-13
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- Nationwide
Official recall notice from National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/e1c25bc0-80e8-45c3-97fd-3fc489880bcc