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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
Recall 92V173000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

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