1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL

1 recalls — 1 complaints

96V204000 Oct 22, 1996
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
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.
Remedy: DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.
176,515 vehicles affected
WHEELS:RIM Sep 24, 2002
AT 40-45 MPH FRONT TIRE WENT FLAT. RIM HAD SPLIT, CAUSING THE TUBE TO GET PINCHED.