1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883
The 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883 has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL. The most commonly reported problem area is the Vehicle Speed Control (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883, potentially affecting up to 1,558 vehicles.
Recall 95E037000 — VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| 1,558 vehicles affected
Defect: THE AIR CLEANER BAFFLE PLATE CAN DETACH AND LODGE IN THE THROAT OF THE CARBURETOR.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN IMPEDE THE ABILITY OF THE THROTTLEPLATE TO RETURN TO THE IDLE POSITION INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLEACCIDENT OR LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR CLEANER FILTER ON THE AFFECTED MOTORCYCLES. IF OWNERS HAVE PURCHASED A FILTER AND HAVE NOT INSTALLED IT ON THEIR MOTORCYCLES, THEY CAN RETURN THE FILTER FOR A REPLACEMENT OR A REFUND OF THEIR MONEY.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicle Speed Control | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Fuel System Gasoline | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
NO PARTS. *AK
DEALER HAS NO PARTS FOR REPAIR. CONSUMER IS NUMBER 105 ON LIST TO HAVE VEHICLE FIXED. *95E037000
MOTORCYCLE HAD A RECALL ON THE FUEL THROTTLE AND THE DEALER SAID IT WILL TAKE 2 MONTHS OR LONGER TO GET THE PARTS THAT THE MOTORCYCLE NEEDED. POOR SERVICE! *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883
- 1991 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883 — 0 complaints
- 1992 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883 — 0 complaints
- 1993 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883 — 0 complaints
- 1994 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883 — 0 complaints
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883 — 0 complaints
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON 883 (current)
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHX — 233 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTK — 209 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTC — 130 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON HARLEY DAVIDSON — 129 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON XG750 — 123 total complaints
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUTG — 107 total complaints