Recall
Harley-davidson Xl Series — 89V069000
NHTSA ID
89V069000
Make
Harley-davidson
Model
Xl Series
Years Affected
1989
Recall Date
1989-05-02
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
5,439
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CHAFING IF ROUTED IN A CERTAIN POSITION.
Consequence
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT,POSSIBLY TO A DEGREE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
Remedy
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES.