Harley Davidson Fx 1996
Model Fx made in 1996 by Harley Davidson got 1 consumer complain as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference to engine and engine cooling. . 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 |
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ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
07/01/1996 | 4 | 04/12/1996 | |
Petcock valve failed 4 times. |