# Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Loss of Rear Brakes (26V234000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 45/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Subject | Loss of Rear Brakes |
| NHTSA ID | 26V234000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 0192 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Units potentially affected | 16994 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| Consequence | 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. |

## Why this score
- Safety-critical component (service brakes).
- 16,994 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V234000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-03T18:08:10.172Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.