1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
1 recalls, 3 complaints - 1 TSBs
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.
Complaint Statistics
3 total complaints
1 crashes
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:EXHAUST SYSTEM:EMISSION CONTROL:GAS RECIRCULATION VALVE (EGR VALVE) | 1 |
| ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION | 1 |
| SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING | 1 |
SUSPENSION:FRONT:WHEEL BEARING
Nov 7, 1997
Incident date: Jun 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
Crash
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION
Jan 27, 1997
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)
Dec 20, 1996
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL#96V204000. *AK
Technical Service Bulletins, 1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL
1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
M-1233
Oct 20, 2008
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
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
HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL across all model years (1995, 2012).
12
Total Recalls
54
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
3
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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