https://www.harley-davidson.com/us/en/tools/service-recalls.html

https://autos.yahoo.com/safety-and-recalls/articles/breaking-massive-harley-davidson-recall-142953888.html

Mine is on this list. Check your VIN for recall.

 

Mine is on the list. I called my dealer today and the service guy said he would put me on a list of owners to call when the parts to remedy the problem come in.

 

Suggest you put this on the M8 Softail forum at https://www.hdforums.com/forum/2018-softail-models-206/

 

I did this in light of the fact that the recall is only for 2025/2026 model years and then not every Softail model.
I thought it would reach more of those affected and spare those who aren't affected this way.

 

My Lowrider S is included.

 

Mesquitefld
Man I feel for you your bike is at the dealer more than anybody I know.

 

If this doesn’t sound like a “Do Not Ride” safety recall, I don’t know what does!

I seem to remember recalls in the past that were “Do Not Ride”, but I can’t find them. Anyone know?

I guess if no serious injuries or deaths have occurred, even though a recall might specifically mention “risk of crash”, they leave it up to the rider to decide if the risk is worth taking or not. <shrug>

 

What's the actual issue with the brakes?

 

This is not classified as a Do Not Ride safety recall. Should it be? I don't know. How many have they seen with a leak? How long does it take to rub thru? I'm not too concerned. I'll have it addressed at my 5k service. It would be nice to know where the problem area is so we could do a self-inspection.

M1724: RECALL 0192-2025 and 2026 Softail Rear Brakeline
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M1724: RECALL 0192-2025 and 2026 Softail Rear Brakeline

Status
We strongly urge you to take the affected motorcycle to an authorized Harley-Davidson dealer to have the appropriate service performed as soon as possible

Recall Description
The rear brake line (part number 41800974) on certain MY25-26 Softail model motorcycles may contact the body control module (BCM).

Remedy Description
The BCM caddy and associated hardware will be replaced on all affected vehicles. In addition, the rear brake line will be inspected and, if damaged, will be replaced along with associated parts.

Safety Risk Description
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.

 

Ya, this is an "over time" kinda thing. The caddy being plastic, how long will that take. The wife's new street Bob is affected, and we will certainly get it done when we can. I can inspect it for now.

The 18+s had a similar one. The metal front brake line was bent wrong and rubbing on gas tank. I saw mine and put zip ties on to help insulate. Obviously, when it was able it got new brake line and new gas tank. This new one doesn't seem as bad but I will certainly take a look at it. It has 1000 miles so still pretty new. If it's rubbing, it's rubbing.