Recall 96V204000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Defect in 1994-1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
RECALL This recall affects up to 176,515 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 96V204000 |
| Manufacturer | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. |
| Vehicles Affected | 176,515 |
| Component | FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
1994 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL, 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX, 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL, 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL, 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL, 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX, 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL, 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL, 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
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Defect Description
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.
Safety Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE FUEL FLOW TO BE UNPREDICTABLE THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.
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