1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Safety record from NHTSA: recalls, owner complaints, investigations and service bulletins.
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These records cover every 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster. To see whether one car still needs a recall repair, decode its VIN or check it with NHTSA.
Recalls
1 recall names the 1996 Harley-Davidson Sportster. Newest first.
The seal on the rear master cylinder piston can move out of position.
Risk and remedy
Risk
This condition can result in a loss of rear braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident.
Remedy
Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake master cylinder.
Owner complaints
6 complaints
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Latest complaints
- Fuel system, other
Fuel valve (diaphram) failed.
- Service brakes, hydraulic › Foundation components › Disc
Defective relief port on the master cylinder causing brakes to lock up and overheat.
- Fuel system, other › Storage › Tank assembly
Consumer had difficulty in obtaining recall work on the fuel supply valve due to lack of parts.
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
Engine timing plug milling failed.
- Fuel system, gasoline
Owner received recall notice in november 1996, contacted dealer and was told that the parts were unavailable. recall #96v204000. *ak
- Fuel system, gasoline
Owner received recall notice for fuel supply valves, contacted dealer and was told the parts were unavailable. *ak *jb
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