Harley-Davidson has issued a recall on nearly 90,000 motorcycles after a defect was found that could allow oil to be forced out of the engine under pressure—something that could easily turn into a safety issue if it happens at the wrong time.
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, the recall affects 88,039 bikes, including select 2024–2026 FLTRX and FLHX models, along with 2025–2026 FXBR and FLFB models, plus other units running an airbox baseplate with part number 29000373.
The problem traces back to a blocked breather port. When that port gets restricted, pressure can build inside the crankcase. If that pressure hasn’t been relieved and the dipstick gets pulled, oil can shoot out of the fill spout—putting the rider at risk for burns or injury.
The fix is straightforward. Dealers will inspect the breather system and clear any blockages at no cost to the owner.
Owner notifications are expected to start hitting mailboxes around May 11. If you’ve got one of the affected models, it’s worth getting ahead of it and scheduling a check before it becomes an issue.
For questions, Harley-Davidson has set up customer support at 1-800-258-2464.
This recall follows another recent action from Harley-Davidson involving roughly 17,000 motorcycles tied to a potential brake failure issue on certain FXLRS, FXLRST, FXBB, and FLHC models built between late 2024 and early 2026.
Not the kind of headlines anyone wants to see, but it’s a reminder—modern bikes are still machines, and sometimes the small stuff matters most.
