Fire risk
Japan
Published 8 Jul 1993
Ref JP-1204950
Harley-Davidson: Carburetor
Translated from Japanese · machine translation
- Country
- Japan
- Published
- 8 Jul 1993
- Units affected
- 4438
- Reference
- JP-1204950
Affected vehicles
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Ultra Classic Sidecar 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Classic Sidecar 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Sport 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Electra Glide Police 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Super Glide 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Sturgis 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Springer Softail 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Sport Glide 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Softail 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Softail Custom 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Tour Glide Ultra Classic 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Tour Glide Ultra Classic Sidecar 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Tour Glide Classic 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Tour Glide Classic Sidecar 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Low Rider 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Low Rider Custom 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Low Rider Convertible 1989–1991
Harley-Davidson Low Rider Sport 1989–1991
Hazard
The fuel inlet control valve (which maintains a constant fuel level in the carburetor's fuel chamber) has an improper design, potentially preventing proper regulation of fuel flow from the fuel tank. In the worst case, fuel may leak from the carburetor body, posing a fire hazard.
Show original (日本語)
原動機の気化器内部の燃料室にある燃料流入量の制御弁（燃料室内の燃料を常に一定量 に制御する弁）の形状が不適切なため、燃料タンクからの燃料流入量を制御できなくなる ことがあり、最悪の場合、気化器本体から燃料が漏れ、火災に至るおそれがある。
Remedy
Replace the fuel control valve with a corrective part on all affected vehicles.
Show original (日本語)
全車両、当該燃料制御弁を対策品と交換する。