ZERO FX 1995: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM
| Make : ZERO | Model : FX | Year : 1995 |
| Build Dates : 1993-07-01 - 1996-09-30 | ||
| NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 96V204000 | ||
| Date Owner's Notified: 1996-10-25 | Date Received by ODI: 1996-10-22 | Date Added to Database: 1996-10-22 |
| Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company | ||
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| Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:FUEL INJECTION SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number Of Units Affected : 176515 | ||
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Summary:
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. |
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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. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | V Report | |
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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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