NHTSA safety recall

Recall 92V011000

Electrical System › 12v/24v/48v Battery › Cables — Harley-davidson · reported 22 Jan 1992 · 34,693 vehicles potentially affected

What's wrong

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

The risk

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

The fix

REPLACE THE POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.

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

NHTSA campaign
92V011000
Filed by
Harley-davidson Motor Co.
Report received
22 Jan 1992
Owners notified
21 Jan 1992
Potentially affected
34,693

Vehicles covered by this recall

Whether a particular car is affected and still unrepaired depends on its VIN — a model year being listed does not mean every car of that year is included. Check any VIN free on CarLogs, or at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1988 Harley-davidson Fl 1989 Harley-davidson Fl 1990 Harley-davidson Fl 1988 Harley-davidson Fx 1989 Harley-davidson Fx 1990 Harley-davidson Fx

Is this car's recall fixed?

Recall repairs are free at any franchised dealer, for the life of the vehicle. A CarLogs report shows the recall status for a specific VIN as reported by the manufacturer — whether it's open or repaired, and whether the fix is available yet.

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