Recall 26V270 covers 88,039 select 2024-2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycles for airbox breather-port blockage. Repair is free at any franchised Harley-Davidson dealer.
Harley-Davidson is recalling 88,039 2024-2026 motorcycles, including Fltrx and Flhx models, because the airbox backplate breather port can be blocked and let pressure build inside the crankcase. If the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil can eject from the fill spout and increase injury risk; Harley-Davidson dealers will complete the free repair.
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What's wrong?
The airbox baseplate on these 2024-2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycles sits in the intake system and includes the crankcase breather port. That port gives crankcase vapor and pressure a path out of the engine and into the intake stream. With the passage open, pressure does not build inside the crankcase during normal engine operation.
On recalled motorcycles, supplier manufacturing left plastic material in the breather port, blocking the passageway. The part can look open during a light check even when vapor cannot pass through it. When the port is blocked, crankcase pressure builds and oil can be forced where it does not belong, including through the fill spout or into the exhaust path.
Owners can notice smoking from the exhaust, excessive oil use, a detached breather hose, or a clear release of pressure when removing the dipstick. Those signs point to crankcase pressure not venting correctly.
Who's affected?
Spans 9 Harley-Davidson models across the 2024-2026 model years, tied to the airbox baseplate and crankcase PCV component. VINs became searchable on April 30, 2026.
| 2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrxl | Crankcase (pcv) |
|---|---|
| 2025 Harley-Davidson Fxbr | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2026 Harley-Davidson Fxbr | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2025 Harley-Davidson Flfb | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2026 Harley-Davidson Flfb | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhlt | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Flhx | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2025 Harley-Davidson Flhx | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhx | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2026 Harley-Davidson Flhxl | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2025 Harley-Davidson Flhxu | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrt | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2024 Harley-Davidson Fltrx | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2025 Harley-Davidson Fltrx | Crankcase (pcv) |
| 2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrx | Crankcase (pcv) |
| Units affected | 88,039 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged 207 field incidents to date. |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
When the crankcase is pressurized, removing the dipstick can send oil out of the fill spout and increase the risk of injury. Treat exhaust smoke, heavy oil use, a detached breather hose, or pressure releasing at the dipstick as a reason to avoid checking the oil yourself and call a dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Harley-Davidson dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2024-2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrxl, Fxbr, Flfb, Flhlt, Flhx, Flhxl, Flhxu, Fltrt, or Fltrx motorcycle is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule the free airbox-breather-port inspection and blockage repair that relieves crankcase pressure.
- Bring the recall notice if Harley-Davidson has mailed one. If not, reference recall number 26V270 and Harley-Davidson recall 0193 when you call.
- Avoid removing the dipstick before the dealer repair; pressurized crankcase oil can eject from the fill spout.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Harley-Davidson technician inspects the airbox baseplate breather port. If the port is blocked, the technician clears and repairs the blockage so crankcase pressure can vent as intended. The inspection and any needed repair are free under the recall. Harley-Davidson used its standard reimbursement plan for this campaign, so owners who already paid for the same breather port repair should contact Harley-Davidson customer service or bring documented repair paperwork to the dealer to ask about reimbursement.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| April 28, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 30, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| April 30, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 30, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V270?
Recall 26V270 covers 88,039 2024-2026 Harley-Davidson motorcycles with airbox baseplate part number 29000373. The breather port can be blocked, letting pressure build inside the crankcase. Harley-Davidson dealers will inspect the breather port and clear any blockage for free.
What should I do if my 2024-2026 Harley-Davidson Fltrxl, Fxbr, Flfb, Flhlt, Flhx, Flhxl, Flhxu, Fltrt, or Fltrx is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 26V270. If it is, contact a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule the breather-port inspection. Reference recall 26V270 or Harley-Davidson recall number 0193 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Harley-Davidson dealers will inspect the airbox backplate breather port and, if it is blocked, repair the blockage free of charge.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is oil ejection from the fill spout when the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized. That oil release increases injury risk. The dealer repair addresses the blocked breather port that allows pressure to build inside the crankcase.
When will Harley-Davidson notify owners?
Harley-Davidson mailed owner notification letters on May 11, 2026. If you bought the motorcycle used or did not receive a letter, check your VIN and call a franchised Harley-Davidson dealer with recall 26V270 or Harley-Davidson recall number 0193.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V270000 |
|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson customer service | 1-800-258-2464 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V270 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V270000 |
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 19, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →