Harley Davidson Fl: Unpredictable Fuel Supply To Carburettor
Recall Summary Harley Davidson FL motorcycles may experience engine shutdown due to fuel supply issues when using certain reformulated petrol combined with specific riding patterns. The vacuum-operated fuel valve can malfunction under these conditions, causing unpredictable fuel delivery to the carburetor. Harley Davidson is recalling 4,352 affected units in the United Kingdom to replace the fuel valve diaphragm assembly with modified components.
- Recalling firm
- HARLEY DAVIDSON
- Product
- Vehicles: HARLEY DAVIDSON FL. Units affected: 4,352
- Reason
- The use of reformulated petrol in combination with a particular usage pattern of the vacuum operated fuel valve by the rider can affect the supply of petrol to the carburettor and lead to unscheduled shutdown of the engine. Remedy: The affected machines are being recalled for replacement of the original fuel valve diaphragm assembly with modified components.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1997-02-01
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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