Transport CanadaMedium Risk
1995 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SOFTAIL (FX)Transport Canada Recall #1996190
The official notice
Defect
NOTE: VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH VACUUM OPERATED FUEL VALVES. THIS CONDITION REQUIRES TWO FACTORS: THE USE OF REFORMULATED FUELS CONTAINING MBTE AND STARTING THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE FUEL VALVE HANDLE IN THE "OFF" POSITION. THIS COULD AFFECT THE OPERATION OF THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE. THE FUEL FLOW COULD BECOME UNPREDICTABLE IN CERTAIN SITUATIONS THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
ORIGINAL FUEL VALVE DIAPHRAGM ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A MODIFIED VERSION.
11,833 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 0088Updated June 10, 2026