Harley-Davidson Recalls Nearly 17,000 Bikes over Rear Brake Defect
Owners will get free inspections and repairs after Harley-Davidson said a brake line defect could cause rear brake failure.
- Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 17,000 Softail motorcycles from the 2025 and 2026 model years, including FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST models, due to a rear brake system defect.
- According to the recall, the rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module , resulting in a hole in the brake line, fluid leaks, and potential loss of rear braking capability.
- Affected models include 2025 and 2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles; the issue was discovered in March when a customer reported "inoperable brakes," followed by three additional reports.
- Dealerships will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware at no charge for all affected owners; notification letters are scheduled to be mailed on May 18.
- Owners can verify whether their motorcycle is affected by entering their VIN on the NHTSA or Harley-Davidson website; no injuries have been reported in connection to this recall.
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Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 17,000 motorcycles over loss of rear brakes
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said Harley-Davidson’s latest recall affects some 2025-2026 motorcycle models tied to a loss of rear brakes that may increase the risk of a crash.
Harley-Davidson recalls 17,000 Softail motorcycles following rear brake issue
Milwaukee-based motorcycle maker Harley-Davidson is recalling 16,994 motorcycles after discovering issues with the rear brake line and its errant contact with the Body Control Module (BCM), according to a recent filing with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The notice includes 2025 and 2026 models FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS and FXLRST Softail motorcycles, all of which […]
Failed brake lines leads to recall of Harley-Davidson motorcycles - KFIZ News-Talk 1450 AM
Harley-Davidson is recalling several motorcycles because the rear brakes might fail. The recall includes more than 16,000, 2025 and 2026 Softail motorcycles. Officials with the company say the rear brake line may contact the body control module, resulting in a hole in the brake line, a brake fluid leak and loss of rear brakes. Harley-Davidson will replace the body control module caddy and associated hardware for free. The rear brake line will al…
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