1997 HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL Recall

Campaign:

96V204000 on 10/21/1996

Component:

Fuel system, gasoline:fuel injection system

Manufactured:

06/30/1993 - 09/29/1996

Affected:

176,515

Defect:

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:

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

Correction:

Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve.

Notes:

Owner notification:owner notification is expected to begin during october 1996.note:owners who take their motorcycles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact harley davidson at 1-414-342-4680.also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-800-424-9393.

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