HARLEY-DAVIDSON XL1000 1973: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
General Information
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 73V095000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| HARLEY-DAVIDSON | XL1000 | 1973 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1973-05-15 | 1973-04-30 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1973-01-01 - 1973-01-01
Manufacturers Involved: Harley-Davidson Motor Company
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:WIRING
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 1475
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Notes
HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO 650.MFG.BETWEEN JAN.1, 1973 & JAN.29, 1973.POSSIBILITY THAT IN CHANGING THE LIGHTING TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARD 108, A DESIGN ERROR WAS MADE IN THE TAIL LIGHT WIRING.THIS ERRORALLOWED THE WIRE TO CONTACT THE REAR WHEEL WHEN THE LIGHT WAS ADJUSTED TO THEREAR POSITION.'CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PLACING A CLIP TO HOLD WIRE INPROPER POSITION.
