Harley-Davidson recalls nearly 17,000 motorcycles over brake failure issue

Nearly 17,000 Harley-Davidson motorcycles have been recalled for a potential brake failure issue. The recalled models include the following:• 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson FXLRS (production date from Dec. 5, 2024 to March 16, 2026) • 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson FXLRST (production date from Oct. 3, 2024 to March 16, 2026)• 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson FXBB (production date from Oct. 3. 2024 to March 16, 2026)• 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson FLHC (production date from Oct. 3, 2024 to March 12, 2026) According to a notice from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the company was first notified in March about an allegation of inoperable brakes on a 2025 FXLRST model motorcycle.A review of warranty and service records identified three additional claims of brake fluid loss or inoperable rear brakes, the report says.After further investigation of the issue, Harley-Davidson found that the impacted models had insufficient clearance between the rear brake line and the body control module.”Contact between the brake line and the BCM, over time, could lead to a hole in the brake line and a loss of brake fluid. If brake fluid loss remains undetected, rear braking may be compromised, increasing the risk of a crash,” the recall notice says. While Harley-Davidson is not aware of any accidents or injuries related to the motorcycles included in this recall, the company is advising owners that they may notice the presence of brake fluid under recalled models or a decrease in rear brake performance. Harley-Davidson is notifying all dealers about the recall by April 27 and owners will receive notification by May 25, the recall notice says.