HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL 1990: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 92V011000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | FL | 1990 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1992-01-21 | 1992-01-22 | 1992-01-28 |
Production Dates: 1988-06-01 - 1990-07-01
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 34693
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Summary
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OIL TANK, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CABLE SHOULD GROUND.
Consequence
THE HEAT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.
Notes
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: HEAVY MOTORCYCLE; SOFTAIL MODEL.
