OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL

89V069000

Electrical SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V Battery:cables

Reported May 2, 1989 · HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.

Summary

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CHAFING IF ROUTED IN A CERTAIN POSITION.

Consequence

IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT,POSSIBLY TO A DEGREE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.

Remedy

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES.

Notes

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE.

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