1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
2 recalls, 3 complaints
96V204000 Oct 22, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
Defect Description
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 POSI... Read more
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE FUEL FLOW TO BE UNPREDICTABLE THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.
96V103000 Jun 14, 1996
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
THE SEAL ON THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CAN MOVE OUT OF POSITION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE | 2 |
| EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Nov 25, 1998
CONSUMER CONTACTED THE DEALER IN REFERENCE TO RECALL NUMBER 96V204000. DEALER STATED PARTS NOT AVAILABLE. *AK
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
Dec 7, 1997
THE FOUR SMALL GAUGES FOG UP TO THE POINT THAT RIDER CANNOT READ THE GAUGES. THE REASON THEY FOG UP IS THAT THE GAUGES ARE VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE ATMOSPHERE. WHEN RIDER TURNS THE IGNITION ONTHE GAUGE LIGHT BULB HEATS UP THE MOISTURE-LADEN AIR INSIDE THE GAUGE, AND IT FOGS UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE GAU... Read more
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Jan 13, 1997
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE UNAVAILABLE. RECALL#96V204000. *AK
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE92066
Opened: Jul 23, 1992 , Closed: Nov 30, 1992
CARBURETOR FUEL LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL across all model years (1988, 1998).
13
Total Recalls
14
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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