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  NHTSA Recall 92V011000

NHTSA Campaign Id 92V011000; Date: Jan. 22, 1992

The heat from a short circuit could result in a vehiclefire.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1988 Harley-davidson FL 1989 Harley-davidson FL 1990 Harley-davidson FL 1988 Harley-davidson FX 1989 Harley-davidson FX 1990 Harley-davidson FX

Component: Electrical System:battery:cables

Manufactured by: Harley-davidson Motor Co.

Affected Units:: 34,693

icon3 Recall Summary:

The positive battery cable can chafe because of its proximity to the oil tank, causing a short circuit if the cable should ground.

icon2 How to Fix:

Replace the postive battery cable.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: electrical system. Vehicle description: heavy motorcycle; softail model.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Jan 21, 1992

Also see:

All recalls of Harley-davidson vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.