There have been 5 safety recalls for the Harley-davidson FX. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Harley-davidson FX.
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 |
| 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 ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
This condition can result in a loss of rear braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1996 Harley-davidson Dyna, 1996 Harley-davidson FL, 1996 Harley-davidson FX, 1996 Harley-davidson Sportster |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Recall Summary: The seal on the rear master cylinder piston can move out of position. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The fuel overflow system allows fuel to leak onto theground, which could result in a fire if exposed to a source of ignition.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1990 Harley-davidson FL, 1991 Harley-davidson FL, 1990 Harley-davidson FX, 1991 Harley-davidson FX, 1990 Harley-davidson FXD, 1991 Harley-davidson FXD, 1990 Harley-davidson FXR, 1991 Harley-davidson FXR |
| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE |
| Recall Summary: The fuel inlet needle does not seal properly against the fuel inlet seat. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
Failure of the positive battery cable results in loss ofelectrical system functions of ignition, lights, and accessories.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1989 Harley-davidson FL, 1990 Harley-davidson FL, 1989 Harley-davidson FX, 1990 Harley-davidson FX |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: The positive battery cables installed as part of harley- davidson's previous recall 077 (NHTSA recall 92v011000) can fail in service. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
The heat from a short circuit could result in a vehiclefire.
| Recalled Vehicles: 1988 Harley-davidson FL, 1989 Harley-davidson FL, 1990 Harley-davidson FL, 1988 Harley-davidson FX, 1989 Harley-davidson FX, 1990 Harley-davidson FX |
| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES |
| Recall Summary: The positive battery cable can chafe because of its proximity to the oil tank, causing a short circuit if the cable should ground. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Oct. 22, 1996 | Fuel System, Gasoline:fuel Injection System | 176,515 |
| Jun. 14, 1996 | Service Brakes | 251 |
| Nov. 30, 1992 | Gasoline Fuel System | 66,046 |
| Sep. 4, 1992 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 6,838 |
| Jan. 22, 1992 | Electrical System:battery:cables | 34,693 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1997 Harley-davidson FX | 1 |
| 1996 Harley-davidson FX | 2 |
| 1995 Harley-davidson FX | 1 |
| 1991 Harley-davidson FX | 1 |
| 1990 Harley-davidson FX | 3 |
| 1989 Harley-davidson FX | 2 |
| 1988 Harley-davidson FX | 1 |