Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 90,000 motorcycles because of a defect that could cause an oil leak and increase the risk of injury, federal regulators said.
THE reminder blankets 88,039 motorcycles, including certain 2024-2026 FLTRX and FLHX models, 2025-2026 FXBR and FLFB models, and other select motorcycles equipped with air box base plate, part number 29000373, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA).
The problem is a breather port that may become blocked, allowing pressure to build up inside the crankcase.
If the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is under pressure, oil could be ejected from the filler nozzle, posing a risk of injury, the agency said.
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Harley-Davidson is recalling nearly 90,000 motorcycles because of a defect that could cause an oil leak and increase the risk of injury, regulators said. (iStock/iStock)
Dealers will inspect breather ports and repair any blockages free of charge.
Notification letters should be sent to property owners by May 11, NHTSA said.
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The recall comes after the company last month announced a separate recall of nearly 17,000 motorcycles over a period potential brake failure problem which could increase the risk of an accident.
This recall affected certain Harley-Davidson FXLRS, FXLRST, FXBB and FLHC models produced between October 2024 and March 2026.
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The issue was first reported in March following a report from brakes unusable on a 2025 FXLRST model, according to NHTSA.
FOX Business has contacted Harley-Davidson for comment.
Landon Mion of FOX Business contributed to this report.