NHTSA Campaign 26V234000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Issued by Harley-Davidson Motor Company · Reported Apr 13, 2026 · 16,994 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
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 April 27, 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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHC | 2025 | 16,994 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHC | 2026 | 16,994 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXBB | 2025 | 16,994 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXBB | 2026 | 16,994 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXLRS | 2025 | 16,994 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXLRS | 2026 | 16,994 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXLRST | 2025 | 16,994 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXLRST | 2026 | 16,994 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 26V234000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.