| Make : HARLEY DAVIDSON | Model : FX | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19880601 - 19900701 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 92V011000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19920121 | Date Received by ODI: 19920122 | Date Added to Database: 19920128 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR COMPANY | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 34693 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OIL TANK, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CABLE SHOULD GROUND. |
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Consequence:
THE HEAT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE. |
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Remedy:
REPLACE THE POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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