NHTSA Recall 26V270000
Filed by Harley-Davidson Motor Company. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2026-04-28. An estimated 88,039 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Harley-Davidson Motor Company (Harley-Davidson) is recalling certain 2024-2026 FLTRX, FLHX, 2025-2026 FXBR, FLFB, 2025 FLHXU, 2026 FLTRXL, FLTRT, FLHXL, and FLHLT motorcycles built with an Airbox Baseplate (part number 29000373). The airbox backplate breather port may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase.
Risk
When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
What the manufacturer will do
Dealers will inspect the breather port, and if the port is blocked, repair the blockage, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 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. Harley-Davidson's number for this recall is 0193.
Manufacturer campaign number: 0193
Vehicles covered by this recall
- 2025 Harley-Davidson Flfb
- 2026 Harley-Davidson Flfb
- 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhlt
- 2024 Harley-Davidson Flhx
- 2025 Harley-Davidson Flhx
- 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx
- 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxl
- 2025 Harley-Davidson Flhxu
- 2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrt
- 2024 Harley-Davidson Fltrx
- 2025 Harley-Davidson Fltrx
- 2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrx
- 2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrxl
- 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbr
- 2026 Harley-Davidson Fxbr