Vehicle recall 92V173000 · November 30, 1992
Harley-Davidson FL, FX and 2 more models
The fuel inlet needle does not seal properly against the fuel inlet seat.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V173000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 30, 1992
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- December 18, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 66,046
- Initiated by
- NHTSA’s Office of Defects Investigation
- Components
- Fuel system, gasoline
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Harley-Davidson FL (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Harley-Davidson FX (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Harley-Davidson FXD (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
- Harley-Davidson FXR (1990-1991): 1991, 1990
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