1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
The 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM, SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC. The most commonly reported problem area is the Fuel System Gasoline (2 complaints).
Recalls for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL, potentially affecting up to 176,766 vehicles.
Recall 96V204000 — FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| 176,515 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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.
View full details →Recall 96V103000 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| 251 vehicles affected
Defect: THE SEAL ON THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CAN MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence: THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuel System Gasoline | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Equipmentelectrical | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 96V204000. DEALER STATED PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
THE FOUR SMALL GAUGES FOG UP TO THE POINT THAT RIDER CANNOT READ THE GAUGES. THE REASON THEY FOG UP IS THAT THE GAUGES ARE VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE ATMOSPHERE. WHEN RIDER TURNS THE IGNITION ONTHE GAUGE LIGHT BULB HEATS UP THE MOISTURE-LADEN AIR INSIDE THE GAUGE, AND IT FOGS UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE GAUGE GLASS. *AK
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. RECALL#96V204000. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
- 1991 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL — 0 complaints
- 1994 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL — 1 complaint
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL — 4 complaints
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL (current)
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL — 0 complaints
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL — 0 complaints
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL — 1 complaint
- 2001 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL — 2 complaints
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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