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1996 Harley-Davidson Fl Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1996 Harley-Davidson Fl has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 176,766 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA, most often about the fuel system, gasoline. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE 96V204000 1996-10-22 176,515 affected
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.

Remedy

DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 96V103000 1996-06-14 251 affected
Defect

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

Consequence

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

Remedy

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

Complaints by component

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
2
EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL
1
Total complaints3

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“Owner received recall notice, contacted dealer and was told the parts were unavailable. Recall#96v204000. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

“The four small gauges fog up to the point that rider cannot read the gauges. The reason they fog up is that the gauges are vented to the outside atmosphere. When rider turns the ignition onthe gauge light bulb heats up the moisture-laden air inside the gauge, and it fogs up on the inside of the…”

EQUIPMENT:ELECTRICAL

“Consumer contacted the dealer in reference to recall number 96v204000. Dealer stated parts not available. *ak”

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Fl as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.