Harley Davidson Softail 1996
Model Softail made in 1996 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 engine and engine cooling, fuel system, gasoline and power train. Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. There was one recall concerning fuel system, gasoline .
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 04/29/2001 | |||
| Was driving motorcycle when cam bearings blew out and scattered metal pieces throughout engine, causing it to stall out. *ak | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE - FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | ||
| Recall repair not able to be done due to lack of parts (fuel supply valve). | |||
| POWER TRAIN | |||
| 02/01/1988 | |||
| Speedometer sticks intermittently, doesn't indicate the correct speed. eventually speedometer will unstick and work normally. *ak *ml | |||