12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 89V-069 · 1989 Harley-Davidson XL Series
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 89V-069 covers 5,439 1989 Harley-Davidson XL Series for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V069000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CHAFING IF ROUTED IN A CERTAIN POSITION.
The risk
IF THIS CONDITION EXISTS, THE CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT,POSSIBLY TO A DEGREE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE.
The fix
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED ON ALL SUBJECT VEHICLES.
SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLE.
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 May 1, 1988 to December 1, 1988. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.