Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 89V069000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1989-05-02.

Recall campaignNHTSA 89V069000

Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables

Component
Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected
5,439
Reported to NHTSA
1989-05-02
Owners notified
1989-05-02

Defect description

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CHAFING IF ROUTED IN A CERTAIN POSITION.

Safety risk

IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT,POSSIBLY TO A DEGREE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE.

Scope of coverage

1 model year.

ModelYears on record
HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL Series1989

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.