2018+ Softail Models Breakout

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Old May 10, 2026 | 09:17 AM
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Apparently many 2025/6 models are subject to a safety recall due to a possible blocked breather port in the airbox

The good news is that if you have already (rightly) replaced that stock air cleaner on account of sheer ugliness and lack of performance, you are already in the clear

I'm doubly clear as I not only tossed that thing in the trash within a couple weeks of purchase, I also installed an external breather to avoid spewing any crap back into the intake.

Cant even check that stock part to see if it was blocked since it went to the dump last summer


 

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Check this vid, they explain the issue and the way to control if your system is ok...
 
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Old May 11, 2026 | 01:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Al 59
Check this vid, they explain the issue and the way to control if your system is ok...
https://youtu.be/smPsDCHy07c?si=Q14tBQKD2OTjXdsG

Right. In my case it was irrelevant even though my bike was technically affectected because I replaced the stock air cleaner and added an external breather
like 2 weeks after I bought it.
 
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Good for you...
I checked mine by blowing in the hose and it seems to work well, so no worries, I keep it like that whine I am under warranty...
 
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Originally Posted by Big Al 59
Good for you...
I checked mine by blowing in the hose and it seems to work well, so no worries, I keep it like that whine I am under warranty...
Good for you.

replacing the air cleaner doesn't affect your warranty
 

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I think it may negate the Extended Service Plan. The base warranty may not be.
 
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Originally Posted by chunks
Good for you.

replacing the air cleaner doesn't affect your warranty
Thanks but I dont want to change it, I like the look and it works well for me...
 
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Originally Posted by Big Al 59
Thanks but I dont want to change it, I like the look and it works well for me...
Thats all that matters brother
 
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