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1996 Harley-Davidson Fx Recalls, Complaints & Specs

2 safety recalls list the 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx, and owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Check your own VIN below.

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2 safety recalls for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx

Most recent first. Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. Click a recall for the full defect, consequence and remedy text.

  1. Fuel injection system (fuel system)

    NHTSA 96V204000 Reported 176,515 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

    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.

    Remedy: Dealers the replace the diaphragm in the fuel valve.

  2. Service brakes, hydraulic

    NHTSA 96V103000 Reported 251 vehicles potentially affected HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

    The seal on the rear master cylinder piston can move out of position.

    Remedy: Dealers will inspect and, if necessary, replace the rear brake master cylinder.

1 owner complaint filed with NHTSA

Owners of the 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA. Complaints peaked in 1997 with 1 filed that year.

Most-reported components

Compare Harley-Davidson Fx model years

Recall and complaint counts for every Harley-Davidson Fx model year in NHTSA's database.

Model yearRecallsComplaints
1988 Harley-Davidson Fx10
1989 Harley-Davidson Fx20
1990 Harley-Davidson Fx31
1991 Harley-Davidson Fx10
1995 Harley-Davidson Fx10
1996 Harley-Davidson Fx21
1997 Harley-Davidson Fx12
1998 Harley-Davidson Fx01
2000 Harley-Davidson Fx01

Checking a specific 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx

How do I know if my 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN above. The VIN is on the driver's side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the driver's door jamb sticker, and your registration or insurance card. The check runs against NHTSA's live database and tells you which campaigns list your vehicle. 2 campaigns currently list the 1996 Harley-Davidson Fx; your car may already have been repaired under some of them.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Under federal law, manufacturers must fix safety recalls at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from the date of sale to the first owner. Contact any authorised Harley-Davidson dealer with your VIN and the NHTSA campaign number (for example 96V103000).

What is the difference between a recall and a complaint?

A recall is a safety campaign filed by the manufacturer or ordered by NHTSA, with a defined defect and remedy. A complaint is a report an owner sent to NHTSA; it is not verified, but patterns of complaints are what trigger NHTSA investigations and, eventually, recalls.

Other Harley-Davidson models

Source: NHTSA recall and complaint databases and EPA fuel economy data, October 2026. Complaint counts are owner reports to NHTSA, not verified defects. Recall counts are safety campaigns that list this model year; whether a particular car was already repaired depends on its VIN. How this data is compiled.