Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleRachel DobkinWednesday 22 April 2026 03:21 BSTRelated: Kia recalls 14,870 vehicles over seat belt buckles that may not latch in a crashHarley-Davidson has recalled nearly 17,000 motorcycles from its 2025 and 2026 Softail models (FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST) due to potential rear brake failure.The issue stems from the rear brake line possibly contacting the Body Control Module, which could create a hole, cause a fluid leak and result in a loss of rear brakes.Harley-Davidson will inspect and repair affected motorcycles free of charge, with owners expected to receive notification letters by May 18.Separately, Ford has recalled approximately 1.4 million F-150 pickup trucks from model years 2015 to 2017.This Ford recall addresses a gearshift problem where a signal loss can cause the transmission to unexpectedly downshift into second gear, increasing the risk of a crash.In fullHarley-Davidson recalls nearly 17,000 motorcycles over brake failure fearsThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in