CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
- Problem
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Some Harley-Davidson motorcycles may have a blocked breather port on the airbox backplate. This can cause pressure to build up inside the crankcase, so when the oil dipstick is removed, oil may eject from the fill spout.
This ejection of hot oil increases the risk of injury to the rider or anyone nearby. Owners should be cautious when checking oil on affected motorcycles.
Dealers will inspect the breather port and, if it is blocked, repair the blockage free of charge. Owners can contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464. You can also check your VIN for open recalls on NHTSA.gov.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle