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WarningCampaign #26V270000Engine / Powertrain

Harley Davidson Recalls Multiple Models: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Vehicle Identity

Vehicle
2024 Harley Davidson Flhx
Component
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:CRANKCASE (PCV)
Vehicle engine bay — representative photo for NHTSA engine/powertrain recall
A vehicle engine bay (representative file photo of the affected component). Specific vehicle: see recall details below. Photo: Christopher Ziemnowicz / Wikimedia Commons (Public domain).

Affected Vehicles

  • 2024 Harley Davidson Flhx
  • 2024 Harley Davidson Fltrx

Recall 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.

411 Press Analysis

Harley-Davidson Motor Company is recalling certain 2024 Harley Davidson Flhx vehicles due to an issue with engine and engine cooling:exhaust system:emission control:crankcase (pcv). The recall was reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2026. When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury. Dealers will inspect the breather port, and if the port is blocked, repair the blockage, free of charge. Affected owners can verify their vehicle status at NHTSA.gov/recalls.

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