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Safety recall · 89V115000

Vehicle speed control Harley-Davidson recall

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on July 20, 1989. It covers about 2,509 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
89V115000
Reported
Jul 20, 1989
Vehicles
2,509
Area
Acceleration & cruise control

The problem

Cruise control system is susceptible to water contamination and, if it becomes wet while in use, could create a short circuit.

The risk

Motorcycle speed would increase automatically withoutany action on the part of the driver presenting the potential for an accident.

The fix

REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE.

Contacts

System: cruise control.Vehicle description: motorcycles.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Harley-Davidson dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 89V115000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1989 Harley-Davidson Flhtc31C
1989 Harley-Davidson Fltc11D

Questions

Is the 89V115000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.'s dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 89V115000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 89V115000 announced?

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on July 20, 1989. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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