Harley Davidson Fl 1996
Model Fl made in 1996 by Harley Davidson got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to equipment and fuel system, gasoline. There were some recalls concerningfuel system, gasoline and service brakes, hydraulic.
Model 1996
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
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| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V204000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | from 07/01/1993 to 09/30/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 176515 | 10/25/1996 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 10/22/1996 | 10/22/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | 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 Summary | This condition can cause the fuel flow to be unpredictable thus causing the engine to shut down increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996.note:owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley davidson at 1-414-342-4680.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC | ||||||||||||||||
| 96V103000 | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | from 04/01/1996 to 04/01/1996 | V (Vehicle) | 251 | 06/12/1996 | MFR | HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | 06/14/1996 | 06/21/1996 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | The seal on the rear master cylinder piston can move out of position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can result in a loss of rear braking performance increasing the potential for a vehicle accident. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake master cylinder. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | System: brakes; mechanical. vehicle description: motorcycles. owner notification: owner notification is expected to begin in july 1996. note: owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley-davidson at 1-414-342-4080. also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393. | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - ELECTRICAL | |||
| 03/01/1996 | |||
| 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 | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 96v204000. dealer stated parts not available. *ak | |||
| Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told the parts were unavailable. recall#96v204000. *ak | |||