1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
N/A
Safety Rating
1
Owner Complaint
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
The 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX has received a total of 1 safety complaint 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 Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX, 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 FX
1 complaint has been filed with NHTSA for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine And Engine Coolingexhaust Systememission Controlgas Recirculation Valve Egr Valve | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
PETCOCK VALVE FAILED 4 TIMES.
Safety Rating for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
- 1991 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 0 complaints
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 0 complaints
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX (current)
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 2 complaints
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 1 complaint
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 1 complaint
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- HARLEY-DAVIDSON FLHTCUI — 127 total complaints
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