2024-2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 2024-2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrx, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Flfb and 6 more models recall: Pressurized Crankcase May Eject Oil
Report received by NHTSA: April 28, 2026.
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- What's recalled
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.
- The risk
When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
- Who's affected
88,039 vehicles potentially affected, according to NHTSA. Models: 2024-2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx, 2024-2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrx, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Flfb, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Fxbr, 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhlt, 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxl and 3 more models.
- Compared with
Harley-Davidson Motor Company has 3 NHTSA recalls in 2026 so far, compared with 4 in all of 2025.
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- Before this
29 earlier NHTSA recalls by Harley-Davidson Motor Company since Nov. 1, 2016; the 5 most recent:
- April 13, 2026 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Flhc, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Fxbb, 2025-2026 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs and 1 more model recall: Loss of Rear Brakes
- Feb. 9, 2026 2021-2026 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recall: Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture
- Sept. 10, 2025 2021-2025 Harley-Davidson RH1250S recall: Upper Triple Clamp May Fracture (agency record)
- June 12, 2025 Harley-Davidson Motor Company equipment recall: Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure (agency record)
- June 6, 2025 2018-2024 Harley-Davidson Flhcs, 2020-2024 Harley-Davidson Fxlrs, 2018-2021 Harley-Davidson Flhc and 4 more models recall: Sudden Loss of Rear Tire Pressure (agency record)
Counted by the Tribune from NHTSA's records since Nov. 1, 2016.
- What to do and when
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.
NHTSA's record, word for word
- Check it yourself
NHTSA's VIN lookup shows whether a specific vehicle has an open recall.
Models in this recall
- 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
The record as NHTSA published it
| NHTSA recall number | 26V270000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Report received by NHTSA | April 28, 2026 |
| Potentially affected | 88,039 vehicles |
| Manufacturer's recall number | 0193 |
| “Do not drive” warning | No |
| Fire risk when parked (“park outside”) | No |
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration recall records (public domain). NHTSA's record