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Harley-Davidson Recalls Nearly 17,000 Bikes over Rear Brake Defect

On April 13, 2026, Harley-Davidson announced a recall of nearly 17,000 Softail motorcycles, including 2025 and 2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST models, due to a potential rear brake failure issue.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported the rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module , causing holes, fluid leaks, and loss of rear brakes in narrow-frame models.
Harley-Davidson discovered the defect in March after a customer reported "inoperable brakes" on an FXLRST model; three additional reports of brake fluid loss were confirmed, though no injuries have been reported.
Dealerships will replace the Body Control Module caddy and associated hardware for free to resolve the issue; Harley-Davidson plans to mail owner notification letters on May 18.
Owners can verify if their vehicle is included by entering their VIN at NHTSA.gov or visiting the Harley-Davidson website to confirm whether their motorcycle requires service.

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