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GENERAL
As recently advised in the October 15, 1996 Mailgram (ML-
342), Harley-Davidson has become aware that the effects of
reformulated gasoline, along with certain usage of the vacuum
operated fuel valve (Part Nos. 61338-94, 61338-94A and
62169-95) could affect the supply of gas to the carburetor.
This condition required two factors: the use of reformulated
fuels containing MTBE, and starting the motorcycle with the
fuel valve handle in the OFF position. This could affect the operation
of the diaphragm in the fuel valve. The fuel flow could
become unpredictable in certain situations thus causing the
engine to shut down.
As a precautionary measure, Harley-Davidson has elected
to initiate a voluntary recall campaign in the interest of motor
vehicle safety and customer satisfaction. This voluntary
recall applies to:
1994 FL Touring Models
1995, 1996, 1997 XL, FX, FX/FL Softail, and FL Models
(equipped with vacuum operated fuel valves)
manufactured through September 30, 1996)
Attached is a list of all the motorcycles delivered to your
dealership that are involved in this campaign.
To ensure rider safety, it is your responsibility to perform the
required service on all effected motorcycles even if the
motorcycle was not purchased from your dealership. You will
be required to perform the required service on all effected
motorcycles in your dealership inventory prior to selling or
leasing those motorcycles.
If you are not sure that a safety recall has been completed
on a particular motorcycle, contact the Harley-Davidson
Recall Information Line at 1-800-448-1708 for a computer
check of our recall records.
IMPORTANT NOTE
Because only registered owners will receive notification from
us, we request that you contact any owners of motorcycles
still listed as unregistered. Advise them of the safety recall
and make arrangements for them to come in for recall
service. We also require that you provide us with their
names, addresses and VIN’s as soon as possible to enable
us to mail them an owner’s letter, as required by the National
Traffic and Motor Vehicle Safety Act (as amended).
The service required by this recall involves replacing the
original fuel valve diaphragm assembly with the diaphragm
assembly contained in the Recall Code 088 Kit (Part No.
93797). See Pages 2 and 3 of this bulletin for detailed
instructions.
SERVICE BULLETIN
M-1063A Safety Recall Code 088 November 1, 1996
VACUUM OPERATED FUEL VALVES

A partial shipment of Recall Code 088 Kits will begin on or
around November 7, 1996. All kits will be shipped no charge,
transportation paid. If additional kits are needed, please fill
out the attached order form and send it to the attention of the
Warranty Department.
The Recall Kit contains:
Qty Description
1 Diaphragm assembly
1 Fuel hose clamp
CREDIT PROCEDURES
Vehicle Repair
For each motorcycle repaired, completely fill out a Dealer
Service Card. Place a “C” in the letter box. If using the new
bar-coded card supplied to the customer with the
notification, affix your bar-coded dealer label in the
appropriate box (if label is available), otherwise simply write
your dealer number in the appropriate box. If using the old
style Dealer Service Card, be sure you supply all necessary
information, including VIN, your dealer number, and
dealership name and address.
When Harley-Davidson receives your properly completed
Dealer Service Card, you will be credited for 0.2 hours of
labor for performing the procedures outlined in this bulletin,
which includes 0.1 hour for dealer administration time.
Dealer Stock Parts
Remove all affected vacuum operated fuel valves, Part Nos.
61338-94, 61338-94A, and 62169-95, from your stock. To
receive credit, complete a regular Warranty Claim Form
referencing Service Bulletin M-1063 in the “Description of
Repair” section.