NHTSA Recall 96V204000
NHTSA Campaign Id 96V204000; Date: Oct. 22, 1996
This condition can cause the fuel flow to be unpredictable thus causing the engine to shut down increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident.
Recalled Vehicles:
1994 Harley-davidson FL; 1995 Harley-davidson FL; 1996 Harley-davidson FL; 1997 Harley-davidson FL; 1995 Harley-davidson FX; 1996 Harley-davidson FX; 1997 Harley-davidson FX; 1995 Harley-davidson Softail; 1996 Harley-davidson Softail; 1997 Harley-davidson Softail; 1995 Harley-davidson XL; 1996 Harley-davidson XL; 1997 Harley-davidson XL
Component: Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System
Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Affected Units:: 176,515
Recall Summary:
The effects of reformulated gasoline along with certain usage of the fuel supply valve affects the supply of gasoline to the carburetor. This condition requires two factors: (1) the use of reformulated fuels containing mbte and (2) starting the motorcycle with the fuel valve handle in the off position.
How to Fix:
Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during October 1996. Note:owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley davidson at 1-414-342-4680. Also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 25, 1996
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