Campaign 92V-173

Fuel inlet needle does not seal properly against the fuel inlet seat

Defect summary

THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AGAINST THE FUEL INLET SEAT.

Consequence

THE FUEL OVERFLOW SYSTEM ALLOWS FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THEGROUND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Remedy

REPLACE THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE.

Notes

SYSTEM: FUEL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY MOTORCYCLE.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 92V173000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

4 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about fuel system on these vehicles: 1, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 92V-173
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Harley-Davidson	FL	1990 to 1991	0
Harley-Davidson	FX	1990 to 1991	1
Harley-Davidson	FXD	1990 to 1991	0
Harley-Davidson	FXR	1990 to 1991	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

This recall followed an NHTSA defect investigation

PE92066 CARBURETOR FUEL LEAKAGE
Opened Jul 23, 1992, closed Nov 30, 1992

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