Was driving motorcycle when cam bearings blew out and scattered metal pieces throughout engine, causing it to stall out.
The worst 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
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- Engine1
- Fuel system1
- Transmission1
Recalls 1
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system
- 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
Technical service bulletins for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail 1
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What 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
Speedometer sticks intermittently, doesn't indicate the correct speed. Eventually speedometer will unstick and work normally. *ak
Recall repair not able to be done due to lack of parts (fuel supply valve).
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Questions about the 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail
Is the 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail, close to a typical Softail model year.
What is the most common problem with the 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail?
Engine and cooling, with 1 complaint. Next is fuel system (1).
How many recalls does the 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail have?
1 recall, covering fuel system, gasoline.
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