Harley-Davidson has recalled nearly 17,000 motorcycles over fears that the rear brakes could fail, increasing the risk of a crash. The recall affects certain FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail models from the 2025 and 2026 model years, according to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The NHTSA warning states that the rear brake line may come into contact with the Body Control Module (BCM), potentially causing a hole in the brake line, a brake fluid leak, and loss of rear brakes. Harley-Davidson will inspect affected motorcycles and carry out repairs free of charge.
Owners will receive notification letters from May 18. They can contact Harley-Davidson customer service on 1-800-258-2464 for further information. The recall is separate from a recent Ford recall of 1.4 million F-150 trucks over a gearshift issue.
