NHTSA recall,
Harley-Davidson FLFB (2025-2026), Harley-Davidson FLHLT (2026), Harley-Davidson FLHX (2024-2026), and 6 more
Pressurized crankcase may eject oil when the dipstick is removed, increasing injury risk.
Summary by Recall Canary from the NHTSA notice
What happened
Harley-Davidson Motor Company 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. The airbox backplate breather port may be blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase. When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
The recall affects 88,039 motorcycles nationwide. The issue was reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2026. 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.
What to do
If you own a vehicle in this recall:
- Check your VIN (vehicle identification number) at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
- Dealers will inspect the breather port, and if the port is blocked, repair the blockage, free of charge.
- You may contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464.
- Look for the owner letter. Owner notification letters were mailed May 14, 2026.
What you get Free repair
Full text from NHTSA
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.
Is your Harley-Davidson affected?
9 models
These models and years may be affected.
- FLFB, model years
- FLHLT, model years
- FLHX, model years
- Flhxl, model years
- Flhxu, model years
- Fltrt, model years
- Fltrx, model years
- Fltrxl, model years
- FXBR, model years
Your VIN confirms it. Find the 17-character VIN on the driver's side of the dashboard or on your registration card.
Check your VIN on nhtsa.gov (opens in a new tab)Recall details
- Reported to NHTSA
- Sold in
- Nationwide
- Manufacturer
- Harley-Davidson Motor Company
- Component
- Engine defect
- Campaign
- 26V270000
- Vehicles affected
- 88,039
- Repair cost
- Free of charge
- Owner letters mailed
- Manufacturer's recall number
- 0193
- Manufacturer phone
- 1-800-258-2464
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