Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 1996

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 2 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1996. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 22, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY DAVIDSON/FUEL VALVE

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.

NHTSA ID: 96V204000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 176,515

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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June 14, 1996

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

HARLEY/BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:MOTORCYCLES

THE SEAL ON THE REAR MASTER CYLINDER PISTON CAN MOVE OUT OF POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 96V103000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 251

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION CAN RESULT IN A LOSS OF REAR BRAKING PERFORMANCE INCREASING THE POTENTIAL FOR A VEHICLE ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSPECT AND, IF NECESSARY, REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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