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MILWAUKEE – Harley-Davidson has been on a recall binge of late. Last week it announced the recall of more than 88,000 motorcycles over a defect that could cause oil to eject and increase the risk of injury. That recall followed the announced recall in mid-April of over 16,000 models over the potential for brake failure.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reported the larger recall concerns a pressurized crankcase that may eject oil. “When the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may eject from the fill spout, increasing the risk of injury,” the NHTSA said.
The recall involves 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.
Dealers will inspect the breather ports and repair any blockages free of charge. Letters notifying owners of the safety risk will be sent on May 11.
The smaller recall targets certain 2025-2026 FLHC, FXBB, FXLRS, and FXLRST Softail motorcycles. The rear brake line may contact the Body Control Module (BCM), resulting in a hole in the brake line, a brake fluid leak, and loss of the rear brakes.
Harley-Davidson will replace the BCM caddy and associated hardware, free of charge. In addition, the rear brake line will be inspected and, if damaged, will be replaced along with associated parts, free of charge. Letters to owners were due to go out April 27.
