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WASHINGTON, D.C. – May 4, 2026 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –
Harley-Davidson Recall – Pressurized Crankcase May Eject Oil
When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the file spout, increasing the risk of injury.
NHTSA ID Number: 26V270000
Manufacturer: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Components: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected: 88,039
| MAKE | MODEL | MODEL YEAR(S) |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLFB | 2025 – 2026 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHLT | 2026 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHX | 2024 – 2026 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXL | 2026 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLHXU | 2025 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRT | 2026 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRX | 2024 – 2026 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FLTRXL | 2026 |
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FXBR | 2025 – 2026 |
Summary: 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.
Remedy: Dealers will inspect the breather port, and if the port is blocked, repair the blockage, free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed May 11, 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.
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration
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