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- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- 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 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.
What this recall means for you
A rear brake line on these motorcycles may contact the Body Control Module (BCM). Over time this can wear a hole in the line, causing brake fluid to leak and the rear brakes to stop working.
Losing the rear brakes raises the risk of a crash. Owners should have the repair done as soon as possible.
Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware, and inspect the rear brake line, replacing it along with associated parts if damaged, all free of charge at an authorized dealer. Owners can call Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Harley-Davidson Flhc | 20252026 |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson Fxbb | 20252026 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrs | 20252026 |
| Harley-Davidson Fxlrst | 20252026 |