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Harley-Davidson Motor Company - Pressurized Crankcase May Eject Oil
Published: April 28, 2026Recall ID: 26V270000Category: vehiclesCountry: US
Reason for Recall / Hazard
When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
Product Description & Identification
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.
Affected Products
Pressurized Crankcase May Eject Oil
Additional Source Details
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Subject | Pressurized Crankcase May Eject Oil |
| Nhtsa id | 26V270000 |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Recall link › Url | https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V270000 |
| Recall link › Description | Go to Recall |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Do not drive | No |
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Defect 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. |
| 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. |
| Consequence summary | When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury. |
| Mfr campaign number | 0193 |
| Potentially affected | 88039 |
| Report received date | 2026-04-28T00:00:00.000 |
| Fire risk when parked | No |
Overview
- Recalling FirmHarley-Davidson Motor Company
- Risk LevelENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING