Vehicle speed controlRecall 89V-115 · Harley-Davidson vehicles
HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 89V-115 covers 2,509 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a vehicle speed control problem, reported to NHTSA on July 20, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V115000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER CONTAMINATION AND, IF IT BECOMES WET WHILE IN USE, COULD CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.
The risk
MOTORCYCLE SPEED WOULD INCREASE AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUTANY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE DRIVER PRESENTING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE.
SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:MOTORCYCLES.
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 July 1, 1988 to July 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.