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NHTSA·Cars and vehicles·April 28, 2026

Harley-Davidson recalls 2024–2026 FLTRX, FLHX, FXBR, FLFB and other motorcycles over blocked airbox breather port

A blocked breather port in the airbox baseplate can let pressure build up inside the engine, so oil may shoot out of the fill spout when the dipstick is removed, raising the risk of injury.

What to do

Take the motorcycle to a Harley-Davidson dealer, who will inspect the breather port and fix any blockage for free. Owners may call Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 and cite recall number 0193.

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Recall details

Product
Harley-Davidson Fltrxl, Fxbr, Flfb and 6 more 2024–2026
Company
Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Hazard
When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
Units
88,039 vehicles
Owner notification
May 14, 2026
Reported to NHTSA
April 28, 2026
Identifiers
  • NHTSA campaign number: 26V270000
  • Manufacturer campaign number: 0193
  • Model years: 2024–2026

The headline, summary and steps above are written in plain English from the official notice below. Identifiers are copied exactly as the agency published them. Always check the official notice before you act.

Official notice

The notice's own wording from NHTSA.

Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
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.
Consequence
When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
Corrective action
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.

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