Harley-Davidson recall 26V234000 - Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings

NHTSA · April 13, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V234000 (Harley-Davidson), reported April 13, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 16,994.
• Component: Hoses, Lines/Piping, And Fittings.
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

April 13, 2026

Recalling firm

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Source ID

26V234000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 56 recall campaigns from Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2010, 3 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 16,994 vehicles, it is larger than 80% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

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.

Corrective action

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.

Affected vehicles

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