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HARLEY DAVIDSON FLFB, FLHLT, FLHX, FLHXL, FLHXU, FLTRT, FLTRX, FLTRXL, FXBR — recall

Automotive · New Zealand · 2026-05-01

Harley Davidson Softail, Touring, Trike motorcycles' airbox baseplate may be defective

Country	New Zealand
Category	Automotive
Published	2026-05-01
Manufacturer	HARLEY DAVIDSON
Models affected	FLFB, FLHLT, FLHX, FLHXL, FLHXU, FLTRT, FLTRX, FLTRXL, FXBR
Model year	Model years 2024-2026
Defect	The airbox baseplate (p/n 29000373) on certain model year 2024 – 2026 Softail, Touring, and Trike motorcycles built between 6 March 2023 – 26 February 2026 may have a blocked breather port due to a supplier manufacturing issue. A blocked breather port can result in pressure build-up in the crankcase. If the dipstick is removed while the crankcase is pressurized, oil may be discharged from the fill spout, creating a risk of injury.
Component	FLFB 2025 - 2026, FLHLT 2026, FLHX 2024 - 2026, FLHXL 2026, FLHXU 2025, FLTRT 2026, FLTRX 2024 - 2026, FLTRXL 2026, FXBR 2025 - 2026
Recall type	Safety Recall
Remedy	Owners of affected motorcycles should contact their nearest Harley-Davidson dealer to schedule an appointment to have the airbox backplate breather port inspected on their motorcycle and, if necessary, the breather port will be corrected free of charge. This repair should take approximately 30 minutes. However, due to scheduling, the dealer may require your motorcycle for a longer period. To find a local dealership, visit https://www.harley-davidson.com/au/en/tools/find-a-dealer.html.
Recall number	0193
Official notice	View source ↗

What this means for sellers

Likely platform / channel actions	OEMs/dealers will run the remedy (repair, replace or refund); component suppliers in the chain may face traceback.
Self-check for comparable products	Check your comparable products' design, materials and QC records against the defect described here.
Rules & standards likely involved	the destination market's product-safety rules and mandatory standards

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