# Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Pressurized Crankcase May Eject Oil (26V270000)

**Recall Urgency Score:** 30/100

| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson Motor Company |
| Subject | Pressurized Crankcase May Eject Oil |
| NHTSA ID | 26V270000 |
| Manufacturer campaign | 0193 |
| Recall type | Vehicle |
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
| Units potentially affected | 88039 |
| Do not drive | No |
| Park outside | No |
| 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. |
| 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. |

## Why this score
- 88,039 units affected.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) recalls, via data.transportation.gov (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=26V270000). Last refreshed: 2026-11-04T18:12:01.520Z.
Recall data comes from NHTSA and is summarized automatically; check the official notice and VIN lookup before acting. Informational only.