Recall campaign · NHTSA 92V011000

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

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1992-01-22.

Recall campaignNHTSA 92V011000

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

Component: Electrical system: 12V/24V/48V battery: cables
Manufacturer: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Vehicles affected: 34,693
Reported to NHTSA: 1992-01-22
Owners notified: 1992-01-21

Defect description

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OIL TANK, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CABLE SHOULD GROUND.

Safety risk

THE HEAT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.

Manufacturer remedy

REPLACE THE POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY MOTORCYCLE; SOFTAIL MODEL.

Scope of coverage

6 model years across 2 models.

Model	Years on record
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL	1990 1989 1988
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FX	1990 1989 1988

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.