Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON
Model : XL
Year : 1989
Manufacturer : HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number : 90V002000
Mfr's Report Date : DEC 22, 1989
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES
Potential Number Of Units Affected : 1914

Summary:
A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD DEVELOP DUE TO POSSIBLE CHAFING WHERE THE BATTERY CABLE IS CLOSE TO THE EVAPORATIVE EMISSIONS CONTROL SYSTEM.

Consequence:
BATTERY CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT AND RESULT IN A FIRE.

Remedy:
REPLACE BATTERY CABLE AND OTHER APPROPRIATE PARTS.

Notes:
SYSTEM: BATTERY CABLE. VEHICLE CATEGORY: MOTORCYCLES.

Recall Documents

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