Harley-Davidson Low Rider ST (FXLRST) problems & recalls

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.

Risk: Loss of the rear brakes increases the risk of a crash.

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 b

Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2024 softail motorcycles. the mounting tab on the rear shock pre-load adjuster may break, allowing the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Risk: A sudden loss of tire pressure increases the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will install a new bracket, free of charge. owner notification letters are expected to be mailed june 16, 2025. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0188. some of the vehicles included in this recall were previously repaired under recall 23v591, and will need to have the new remedy completed.

Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain 2022 fxrst and 2022-2024 fxlrst motorcycles. the front brake lines may contact the fuel tank and become damaged, possibly resulting in a brake fluid leak and a loss of front brake function.

Risk: A loss of front brake function can increase the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will inspect the brake lines and replace them, as necessary, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed october 25, 2024. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at (414) 343-4056. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0187.

Problem: Harley-davidson motor company (harley-davidson) is recalling certain 2018-2019 flde, 2018-2021 flhc, 2018-2023 flhcs, 2018 and 2023 flhcs anv, 2020-2023 fxlrs, 2022-2023 fxlrst, and 2022 fxrst softail motorcycles. a fastener securing the rear shock absorber may break and allow the rear shock absorber adjuster to damage the rear tire, causing a loss of tire pressure.

Risk: A loss of tire pressure can lead to a loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Dealers will replace the shock absorber fastener, free of charge. owner notification letters were mailed september 8, 2023. owners may contact harley-davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. harley-davidson's number for this recall is 0181.