Emission control: crankcase (pcv)Recall 26V-270 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
Harley-Davidson Motor Company recall 26V-270 covers 88,039 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a emission control: crankcase (pcv) problem, reported to NHTSA on April 28, 2026. The manufacturer's latest report (2026 Q3) shows 50% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 26V270000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury.
The fix
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
50%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA. 3,906 vehicles were listed as unreachable.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from October 2, 2023 to February 11, 2026. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.