1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
2
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
The 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX has received a total of 2 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM. The most commonly reported problem area is the Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX, potentially affecting up to 176,515 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 →Owner Complaints for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
2 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Service Brakes Hydraulicfoundation Components | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspensionfront | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
MOTORCYCLE HAS A TENDENCY TO PULL RIGHT.
THE ENGINE CASE WAS NOT DRILLED FOR OIL RETURN AND THIS CAUSES OIL TO SPILL OUT OF THE MOTORCYCLE WHILE DRIVING, AND THE OIL SOAKS THE BACK OF TIRES AND BRAKES. THIS CAUSES THE BRAKES TO OPERATE IMPROPERLY. PLEASE DESCRIBE DETAILS. *AK
Safety Rating for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
NHTSA has not yet tested the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX
- 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 0 complaints
- 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 1 complaint
- 1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX (current)
- 1998 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 1 complaint
- 2000 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX — 1 complaint
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