The iconic motorcycle manufacturer Harley-Davidson has issued a safety recall affecting 88,039 bikes across the United States, according to federal transportation safety officials who announced the action Friday.
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports that the recalled motorcycles have a defective breathing port in the airbox backplate that can become obstructed. When this happens, dangerous pressure can accumulate within the engine’s crankcase, creating a potential safety hazard for riders.
The federal safety agency made the recall announcement on May 1, alerting motorcycle owners to the mechanical flaw that affects tens of thousands of Harley-Davidson vehicles nationwide.
