Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 26V-234 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall 26V-234 covers 16,994 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on April 13, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 59% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V234000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
59%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 593 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 3, 2024 to March 16, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.