Harley Davidson Fx 1997
Model Fx made in 1997 by Harley Davidson got 2 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to service brakes, hydraulic and suspension. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1997
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. |
Consumer Complaints
Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
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SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS | |||
07/10/1997 | 0 | ||
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 | |||
SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
1 | |||
Motorcycle has a tendency to pull right. |