Use cautionVehicle recall · NHTSA · Published April 14, 2026
Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Motorcycles: Rear Brake Line Recall
Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2025-2026 FLHC motorcycles due to a rear brake line that may contact the Body Control Module, causing brake fluid leaks and loss of rear brakes.
Harley-Davidson is recalling specific 2025-2026 FLHC motorcycles because a rear brake line can become damaged and contact the Body Control Module, leading to brake fluid leaks and loss of rear brakes. This could increase the risk of a crash if the brakes fail. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/82004-harley-davidson-2025-flhc-motorcycles-rear-brake-line-recall.
“Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Motorcycles: Rear Brake Line Recall.” GovInfoNow, updated September 23, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/82004-harley-davidson-2025-flhc-motorcycles-rear-brake-line-recall. Based on NHTSA recall #26V234000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V234000).
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced on April 13, 2026, that Harley-Davidson is recalling certain 2025-2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles due to a potential loss of rear brakes. Owners should contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 for the remedy.
How to tell if you have it
Harley-Davidson FLHC, 2025-2026
Harley-Davidson FXBB, 2025-2026
Harley-Davidson FXLRS, 2025-2026
Harley-Davidson FXLRST, 2025-2026
What to do
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.
The hazard
According to NHTSA records, 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. This condition increases the risk of a crash.
Context
GovInfoNow's records show Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 43 other recalls on record since 2009-01-12. Other recent recalls include the Harley-Davidson 2024-2026 FLHX Motorcycles recall dated 2026-04-28, the Harley-Davidson 2021-2026 RH1250S Sportster S recall dated 2026-02-09, and the Harley-Davidson 2021 RH1250S Sportster S recall dated 2025-09-10. Other recent recalls of similar products include the Ducati Panigale V4 S (2025) Recall dated 2026-01-28, the Honda 2025 CB1000SP Motorcycle Recall dated 2025-12-18, and the Honda 2023 CMX300 Motorcycle Recall dated 2026-03-12.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2025-2026 FLHC motorcycles. The recall covers specific models including FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles.
Brand
Harley-Davidson
Category
Vehicle
Based on the official NHTSA remedy
What to do — step by step
Contact Harley-Davidson
Call 1-800-258-2464 to schedule a free replacement of the BCM caddy and associated hardware.
Get a brake line inspection
Harley-Davidson will inspect the rear brake line and replace it if damaged, free of charge.
Official remedy
What NHTSA says to do
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.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
Owners were mailed letters 17 days 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 26V234000 — Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Motorcycles: Rear Brake Line Recall
Hello,
I own a Harley-Davidson 2025 FLHC Motorcycles: Rear Brake Line Recall that is covered by recall 26V234000 from Harley-Davidson.
The official recall notice states: 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.
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 September 23, 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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