Harley Davidson Sportster 1996
Model Sportster made in 1996 by Harley Davidson got 6 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to engine and engine cooling and fuel system, gasoline. There was one recall concerning 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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||
| 11/01/1996 | 1 | 10/01/1996 | |
| Engine timing plug milling failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | |||
| 11/01/1995 | |||
| Owner received recall notice in november 1996, contacted dealer and was told that the parts were unavailable. recall #96v204000. *ak | |||
| 2 | 02/13/1996 | ||
| Owner received recall notice for fuel supply valves, contacted dealer and was told the parts were unavailable. *ak *jb | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER | |||
| 12/01/1996 | 1 | 04/01/1996 | |
| Fuel valve (diaphram) failed. | |||
| FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER - STORAGE - TANK ASSEMBLY | |||
| 11/10/1996 | 1 | ||
| Consumer had difficulty in obtaining recall work on the fuel supply valve due to lack of parts. | |||
| SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC - FOUNDATION COMPONENTS - DISC | |||
| 1 | |||
| Defective relief port on the master cylinder causing brakes to lock up and overheat. | |||