Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2023 FLHXSE motorcycles because the rear brake line clamp may not be secured properly, causing brake fluid leaks that could lead to reduced braking and crashes. This affects owners who received the recall notification. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/81372-harley-davidson-2023-flhxse-motorcycles-brake-fluid-leak-risk.
“Harley-Davidson 2023 FLHXSE Motorcycles: Brake Fluid Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated August 18, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/81372-harley-davidson-2023-flhxse-motorcycles-brake-fluid-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #23V672000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=23V672000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on April 10, 2023, that Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2023 FLHXSE and FLTRXSE motorcycles due to a brake fluid leak hazard. Dealers will replace the rear brake line free of charge.
How to tell if you have it
Harley-Davidson FLHXSE, 2023
Harley-Davidson FLTRXSE, 2023
What to do
Dealers will replace the rear brake line, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.
The hazard
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash. The rear brake line may not be secured properly, allowing it to chafe against the exhaust pipe.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 43 other recalls on record since 2009-01-12. Other recent recalls of similar products include Ducati Panigale V4 S (2025) Recall: Sudden Rear Brake Loss Risk (2026-01-28), Honda 2025 CB1000SP Motorcycles: Fuel Leak Risk of Crash or Fire (2026-03-26), and Honda 2020 Acura ILX Brake Recall: Reduced Stop Distance Risk (2025-11-12).
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2023 FLHXSE motorcycles. The recall was notified to owners via mail on October 19, 2023.
Brand
Harley-Davidson
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Dealers will replace the rear brake line clamp free of charge.
Check Notification Date
Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
Dealers will replace the rear brake line clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0184.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 6 months after NHTSA received the defect report.
1NHTSA received the defect report
2Owner letters mailed
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Take action
Contact Harley-Davidson
We’ve drafted a message you can send Harley-Davidson to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 23V672000 — Harley-Davidson 2023 FLHXSE Motorcycles: Brake Fluid Leak Risk
Hello,
I own a Harley-Davidson 2023 FLHXSE Motorcycles: Brake Fluid Leak Risk that is covered by recall 23V672000 from Harley-Davidson.
The official recall notice states: Dealers will replace the rear brake line clamp, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 19, 2023. Owners may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0184.
I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this?
Thank you.
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 18, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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