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1996 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.
176,515 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM1
POWER TRAIN1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE Jun 4, 2001
Incident date: Apr 29, 2001
WAS DRIVING MOTORCYCLE WHEN CAM BEARINGS BLEW OUT AND SCATTERED METAL PIECES THROUGHOUT ENGINE, CAUSING IT TO STALL OUT. *AK
POWER TRAIN Jan 27, 2000
Incident date: Feb 1, 1988
SPEEDOMETER STICKS INTERMITTENTLY, DOESN'T INDICATE THE CORRECT SPEED. EVENTUALLY SPEEDOMETER WILL UNSTICK AND WORK NORMALLY. *AK *ML
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM Feb 25, 1999
Incident date: Nov 1, 1996
RECALL REPAIR NOT ABLE TO BE DONE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (FUEL SUPPLY VALVE).

Technical Service Bulletins, 1996 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
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

HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL - Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2013 0 1 View
2012 1 4 View
2011 1 3 View
2010 0 1 View
2008 0 2 View
2007 1 3 View
2005 3 4 View
2004 1 4 View
2003 0 8 View
2002 0 5 View
2001 0 2 View
2000 0 7 View
1999 1 0 View
1998 1 3 View
1997 1 1 View
1996 (current) 1 3
1995 1 3 View

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