Harley Davidson Softail 1995
Model Softail made in 1995 by Harley Davidson got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to electrical system, engine and engine cooling and suspension. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
Model 1995
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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. | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | |||||
| M-1233 | 10/20/2008 | 10028305 | Harley davidson: a change to the final torque of the fork cap (part number 45419-80) and for tube plug (part number 45838-77). the new torque for both parts is 60-70 ft lbs (81.3-94.9nm). *pe | 03/23/2009 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - IGNITION | |||
| When driving the motorcycle stalled, received recall # 96v204000 oct 96, still waiting for job . *ak | |||
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - EMISSION CONTROL - GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | |||
| Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told the parts were not available. recall#96v204000. *ak | |||
| SUSPENSION - FRONT - WHEEL BEARING | |||
| 06/28/1997 | |||
| Consumer states that while riding the front end started wheel hopping. owner tookmotor cycle into a private mechanic and was informed that the front end loosened up and wore out the neck bearing and racers, causing a collision. the dealer has been made aware of the problem. *ak | |||