The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·26V234000·Announced 2027-01-04

2025–2026 Harley-Davidson Softail motorcycles rear brake line defect

Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2025–2026 Softail motorcycles because the rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module, causing a brake fluid leak and loss of rear brakes. Loss of rear brakes increases crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The defect creates a loss of rear brakes, a structural safety defect that increases crash risk. Although no deaths or reported injuries are stated in the source, loss of braking function on a vehicle is a significant safety hazard meeting the criterion for Severe (NHTSA structural defect).

Plain-English summary

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. Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware at no cost. The rear brake line will be inspected and, if damaged, will be replaced along with associated parts at no cost. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed April 27, 2026.

Owners of affected motorcycles should contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) involved in this recall became searchable on NHTSA.gov on April 16, 2025.

The recalled product

Product
2025 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FXLRS
Brand
HARLEY-DAVIDSON
Manufacturer
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle / Brakes
Hazard
  • brake-failure
  • crash-risk
Affected units
16,994

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (4)

  • FXLRS
  • FXLRST
  • FLHC
  • FXBB

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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