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Campaign 26V-270

Airbox backplate breather port may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase

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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.

Consequence

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.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 26V270000. Text as published by NHTSA.
Vehicles covered

9 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about engine and cooling on these vehicles: 7, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 26V-270
MakeModelModel yearsComplaints on this component
Harley-DavidsonFlfb2025 to 20260
Harley-DavidsonFlhlt20260
Harley-DavidsonFlhx2024 to 20261
Harley-DavidsonFlhxl20260
Harley-DavidsonFlhxu20250
Harley-DavidsonFltrt20260
Harley-DavidsonFltrx2024 to 20266
Harley-DavidsonFltrxl20260
Harley-DavidsonFxbr2025 to 20260
Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.