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NHTSA Recall 26V234000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)

Harley-Davidson Motor Company reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16,994 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Harley-Davidson Flhc.

16,994
vehicles potentially affected
4
models affected
2026
owners notified (May 1)
NHTSA campaign26V234000
Manufacturer campaign0192
ComponentSERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC › FOUNDATION COMPONENTS › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
Report receivedApril 13, 2026
Owner notificationMay 1, 2026
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

Safety 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.

Vehicles covered by recall 26V234000

Make and modelModel years
Harley-Davidson Flhc2025, 2026
Harley-Davidson Fxbb2025, 2026
Harley-Davidson Fxlrs2025, 2026
Harley-Davidson Fxlrst2025, 2026

Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.