Model year record

1995 Harley-Davidson Softail recalls & problems

The 1995 Harley-Davidson Softail has 1 safety recall and 3 owner complaints on file with NHTSA. The most-reported problem area is engine and engine cooling (1 complaint).

Recalls1safety recalls

Complaints3filed by owners

Crashes · fires1 · 0reported in complaints

Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineOct 22, 1996

Fuel injection system

Recall 96V204000176,515 vehicles

Problem: 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.
Risk: THIS CONDITION CAN CAUSE THE FUEL FLOW TO BE UNPREDICTABLE THUS CAUSING THE ENGINE TO SHUT DOWN INCREASING THE RISK OF A MOTORCYCLE ACCIDENT.
Fix: DEALERS THE REPLACE THE DIAPHRAGM IN THE FUEL VALVE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

What owners report

Problem area	Complaints	Crashes	Typical mileage*
Engine and engine coolingExhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)	1	0	—
Electrical systemIgnition	1	0	—
SuspensionFront › Wheel bearing	1	1	—

*Median odometer reading when the problem happened, where owners gave one. One complaint can name several problem areas.

Recent owner complaints

Suspension › Front › Wheel bearingCrash
CONSUMER STATES THAT WHILE RIDING THE FRONT END STARTED WHEEL HOPPING. OWNER TOOKMOTOR CYCLE INTO A PRIVATE MECHANIC AND WAS INFORMED THAT THE FRONT END LOOSENED UP AND WORE OUT THE NECK BEARING AND RACERS, CAUSING A COLLISION. THE DEALER HAS BEEN MADE AWARE OF THE PROBLEM. *AK
Jun 28, 1997
Electrical system › Ignition
WHEN DRIVING THE MOTORCYCLE STALLED, RECEIVED RECALL # 96V204000 OCT 96, STILL WAITING FOR JOB . *AK
Jan 27, 1997
Engine and engine cooling › Exhaust system › Emission control › Gas recirculation valve (egr valve)
OWNER RECEIVED RECALL NOTICE, CONTACTED DEALER AND WAS TOLD THE PARTS WERE NOT AVAILABLE. RECALL#96V204000. *AK
Dec 20, 1996

Owner complaints are submitted to NHTSA by the public and are not verified. Shown as filed (NHTSA removes personal details); long reports are shortened.