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NHTSA recall 96V204000

Fuel system, gasoline › Fuel injection system

Harley-Davidson FL and 3 more

Reported Oct 22, 1996176,515 vehicles affectedHARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.Built Jul 1, 1993 – Sep 30, 1996

The defect

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.

The risk

This condition can cause the fuel flow to be unpredictable thus causing the engine to shut down increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident.

The remedy

Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve.

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Vehicles in this recall

Harley-Davidson FL
1994199519961997
Harley-Davidson FX
199519961997
Harley-Davidson Softail
199519961997
Harley-Davidson XL
199519961997

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.