Harley-Davidson recall 26V270000 - Crankcase (Pcv)

NHTSA · April 28, 2026

• NHTSA recall campaign 26V270000 (Harley-Davidson), reported April 28, 2026.
• Potentially affected vehicles: 88,039.
• Component: Crankcase (Pcv).
• Details as of October 23, 2026; the linked official notice is authoritative for lot codes, VINs, and remedies.

Agency

NHTSA

Posted

April 28, 2026

Recalling firm

Harley-Davidson Motor Company

Source ID

26V270000

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How this recall compares

• NHTSA's recalls file lists 56 recall campaigns from Harley-Davidson Motor Company since 2010, 3 of them reported in 2026 so far.
• At 88,039 vehicles, it is larger than 91% of the 738 NHTSA campaigns from 2026 so far with a count of potentially affected vehicles.

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.

Affected vehicles

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