The 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail has 1 safety recall on file with NHTSA.
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA.
The most-reported problem area is Fuel System, Gasoline (1 report).
1996 Harley-Davidson Softail recalls
Most common 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail problems
Problem areas named in the 3 complaints owners filed with NHTSA.
| Problem area | Reports |
|---|---|
| Fuel System, Gasoline | 1 |
| Power Train | 1 |
| Engine And Engine Cooling | 1 |
What owners report
WAS DRIVING MOTORCYCLE WHEN CAM BEARINGS BLEW OUT AND SCATTERED METAL PIECES THROUGHOUT ENGINE, CAUSING IT TO STALL OUT. *AK
SPEEDOMETER STICKS INTERMITTENTLY, DOESN'T INDICATE THE CORRECT SPEED. EVENTUALLY SPEEDOMETER WILL UNSTICK AND WORK NORMALLY. *AK *ML
RECALL REPAIR NOT ABLE TO BE DONE DUE TO LACK OF PARTS (FUEL SUPPLY VALVE).
1996 Harley-Davidson Softail questions
Does the 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail have any recalls?
Yes. NHTSA lists 1 safety recall for the 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail: Fuel System, Gasoline:Fuel Injection System. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.
What are the most common problems with the 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail?
Based on 3 owner complaints filed with NHTSA, the most-reported problem areas are Fuel System, Gasoline (1), Power Train (1), Engine And Engine Cooling (1).
How do I check if a recall on my 1996 Harley-Davidson Softail has been fixed?
Enter your 17-character VIN in our VIN recall check. It shows open recalls that have not been repaired on your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are normally free at an authorized dealer.