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If you ride a newer Harley, this is one of those “check your VIN before your next ride” moments.
Harley-Davidson has issued a recall affecting 88,039 motorcycles across multiple Touring, Cruiser, and Trike models from the 2024 through 2026 model years. The issue centers around a faulty airbox backplate that can create a pressure problem inside the engine.
The defect involves the airbox baseplate (part number 29000373). In some bikes, the breather port may become blocked.
When that happens, pressure can build up inside the crankcase.
Here’s where it gets sketchy:
Not exactly the kind of surprise you want in your garage. Worst case, it could lead to injury.
This recall covers a wide range of popular Harley models, including:
Important note:
Not every bike from these years is affected. The recall only applies to specific production date ranges, so you’ll need to verify your individual bike.
Harley estimates that only about 0.4% of the recalled bikes actually have the defect.
Still, recalls don’t happen for fun. Even a small chance of pressurized oil spraying out is enough to trigger action from regulators like the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
Dealers will:
Owner notification letters are expected to start going out around May 11.
If you own one of these models:
You can also contact Harley-Davidson customer service at 1-800-258-2464 for more info.
This comes shortly after another Harley recall earlier this year involving around 17,000 motorcycles due to a potential brake issue.
Stacked recalls like this aren’t unusual in the industry, but it’s definitely something riders are keeping an eye on.
