Harley-Davidson Springer Softail (FXSTS) problems & recalls
NHTSA records for 1990–2007: 3 recall campaigns and 6 owner complaints. Pick a model year.
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What owners complain about (all years)
Recent recalls
Fuel System, Gasoline #99V200000 · 1999 · 10,241 units
Problem: Vehicle description: motorcycles. these motorcycles were built with a fuel tank vent fitting that could be plugged allowing the carburetor to overflow fuel.
Risk: This could result in a fire.
Fix: Dealers will inspect the fuel tank vent fitting and, if plugged, will correct this condition.
Electrical System #92V180000 · 1992 · 77,407 units
Problem: The starter relay may short circuit when the vehicle is parked.
Risk: The short circuit in the starter relay may develop enoughheat to cause a fire in the relay, other parts of the motorcycle, and otheritems in the surrounding area.
Fix: Replace the starter relay.
Service Brakes, Hydraulic #89V184000 · 1989 · 12,422 units
Problem: A fatigue crack in the rear brake line assembly could develop.
Risk: This could result in loss of brake fluid and loss of rearbrake operation which would reduce stopping ability and increase potential foran accident.
Fix: Install replacement rear brake line components.
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