NHTSA recall 96V204000
Fuel System, Gasoline · Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Details
What's 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.
Why it matters: 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: Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1994 Harley-Davidson FL
- 1995 Harley-Davidson FL
- 1995 Harley-Davidson FX
- 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail
- 1995 Harley-Davidson XL
- 1996 Harley-Davidson FL
- 1996 Harley-Davidson FX
- 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail
- 1996 Harley-Davidson XL
- 1997 Harley-Davidson FL
- 1997 Harley-Davidson FX
- 1997 Harley-Davidson Softail
- 1997 Harley-Davidson XL
- Harley-Davidson FL
- Harley-Davidson FX
- Harley-Davidson Softail
- Harley-Davidson XL
All model years NHTSA lists
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.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V204000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.