Harley Davidson Softail 1997
Model Softail made in 1997 by Harley Davidson got 1 consumer complain there is 1 recall as well as 1 service bulletin. Consumer complaints with reference to wheels. . Technical service bulletines regarding equipment. 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 05/24/2002 | 1 | ||
| At 40-45 mph front tire went flat. rim had split, causing the tube to get pinched. | |||