1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
2 recalls, 0 complaints
92V125000 Sep 4, 1992
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES INSTALLED AS PART OF HARLEY- DAVIDSON'S PREVIOUS RECALL 077 (NHTSA RECALL 92V011000) CAN FAIL IN SERVICE.
Consequence
FAILURE OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE RESULTS IN LOSS OFELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS OF IGNITION, LIGHTS, AND ACCESSORIES.
Remedy
INSTALL NEW REPLACEMENT BATTERY CABLES.
92V011000 Jan 22, 1992
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OIL TANK, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CABLE SHOULD GROUND.
Consequence
THE HEAT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
Remedy
REPLACE THE POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.
No complaints found for this vehicle.
NHTSA Safety Investigations, HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL
Investigations opened by NHTSA into potential safety defects. These are separate from recalls and may or may not result in a recall.
PE92066
Opened: Jul 23, 1992 , Closed: Nov 30, 1992
CARBURETOR FUEL LEAKAGE
There is no summary currently available
HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL - All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the HARLEY-DAVIDSON FL across all model years (1988, 1998).
13
Total Recalls
14
Total Complaints
1
Investigations
0
Reported Crashes
1
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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