HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, FX, Softail, XL (1994-1997): Fuel system, gasoline
Recall 96V204000 · Oct 22, 1996 · Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
176,515
vehicles affected
176,515
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 96V204000
- Date
- Oct 22, 1996
- Maker
- Harley-Davidson Motor Co.
- Units affected
- 176,515
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Fuel system, gasoline > Fuel injection system
- Model years
- 1994-1997
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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 fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.
Vehicles covered
4 models, 13 model years in all
| Make | Model | Model years |
|---|---|---|
| Harley-Davidson | FL | 1994-1997 |
| Harley-Davidson | FX | 1995-1997 |
| Harley-Davidson | Softail | 1995-1997 |
| Harley-Davidson | XL | 1995-1997 |
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Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 96V204000?
4 models: Harley-Davidson FL (1994-1997), Harley-Davidson FX (1995-1997), Harley-Davidson Softail (1995-1997) and 1 more, about 176,515 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 96V204000?
DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.
What can happen?
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE FUEL FLOW TO BE UNPREDICTABLE THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.