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Safety recall · 92V180000

Electrical system: relay Harley-Davidson recall

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. reported this recall to NHTSA on December 14, 1992. It covers about 77,407 vehicles across 24 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Campaign
92V180000
Reported
Dec 14, 1992
Vehicles
77,407
Area
Electrical system

The problem

The starter relay may short circuit when the vehicle is parked.

The risk

The short circuit in the starter relay may develop enoughheat to cause a fire in the relay, other parts of the motorcycle, and otheritems in the surrounding area.

The fix

REPLACE THE STARTER RELAY.

Contacts

System: electrical system; starter.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 92V180000.
  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

Questions

Is the 92V180000 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 92V180000?

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 92V180000 announced?

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. reported it to NHTSA on December 14, 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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