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Safety recall · 92V011000

Electrical system: cables Harley-Davidson recall

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on January 22, 1992. It covers about 34,693 vehicles across 6 model years listed below. The repair is free.

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Campaign
92V011000
Reported
Jan 22, 1992
Vehicles
34,693
Area
Electrical system

The problem

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.

Contacts

System: electrical system.Vehicle description: heavy motorcycle; softail model.

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 92V011000.
  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
1988 Harley-Davidson FL01B
1989 Harley-Davidson FL02D
1990 Harley-Davidson FL03F
1988 Harley-Davidson FX01C
1989 Harley-Davidson FX02D
1990 Harley-Davidson FX13F

Questions

Is the 92V011000 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 92V011000?

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 92V011000 announced?

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on January 22, 1992. 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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