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1997 Harley-Davidson FL problems

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Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection systemReported October 22, 1996 · 176,515 vehicles affected
What is wrong
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.
Risk
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.

Recall number 96V204000 · Recall details

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1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.

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