Harley-davidson Motor Company | NHTSA Recall #96V204000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 96V204000 by Harley-davidson Motor Company. Includes 176,515 affected units, HARLEY DAVIDSON/FUEL VALVE, component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 96V204000

Manufacturer: Harley-davidson Motor Company

Report Received Date: 1996-10-22T00:00:00

Subject: Harley davidson/fuel valve

Component: Fuel System, Gasoline

Potentially Affected Units: 176,515

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: This condition can cause the fuel flow to be unpredictable thus causing the engine to shut down increasing the risk of a motorcycle accident.

Corrective Action: Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-txzj_qzch_jur4

NHTSA ID: 96V204000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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