Electrical system: wiringRecall 73V-095 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 73V-095 covers 1,475 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a electrical system: wiring problem, reported to NHTSA on April 30, 1973.
Source: NHTSA recall 73V095000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
The fix
The remedy has not been described yet.
HARLEY DAVIDSON CAMPAIGN NO 650.MFG.BETWEEN JAN.1, 1973 & JAN.29, 1973.POSSIBILITY THAT IN CHANGING THE LIGHTING TO MEET FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETYSTANDARD 108, A DESIGN ERROR WAS MADE IN THE TAIL LIGHT WIRING.THIS ERRORALLOWED THE WIRE TO CONTACT THE REAR WHEEL WHEN THE LIGHT WAS ADJUSTED TO THEREAR POSITION.(CORRECT BY INSPECTING AND PLACING A CLIP TO HOLD WIRE INPROPER POSITION.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1973 to January 1, 1973. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.