1996 Harley-Davidson Flstc problems, complaints & recalls
Most-reported problem areas: Power Train (2) · Fuel System, Other:storage:tank Assembly:pressure Relief Devices (1) · Fuel System, Gasoline:storage:tank Assembly (1)
🧭 Reliability snapshot
Compared against other Harley-Davidson Flstc model years — complaint volume vs the model's median year, recalls and severity. How we score →
Safety recalls (0)
No recalls on record for this model year (campaigns announced since 2010).
Service bulletins (1)
Technical service bulletins are repair instructions manufacturers send dealers for known issues. Unlike recalls, the fix is not automatically free — but naming the bulletin at the service desk can save diagnosis time and support goodwill repairs.
Equipment 2019-03-06 · PAB1084 · Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions
genuine motor parts and accessories bulletin pab1084: softail backrest pad improvements. purpose: to inform dealers of design improvements for the compact passenger backrest pads. some of these pads can become loose resulting in the backrest pad slipping on the sissy bar. the new backrest pads, des
What owners report
No detailed complaint narratives on file.
Excerpts of consumer complaints filed with NHTSA, lightly truncated. They are owner statements, not verified findings.