Turn signal: switchRecall 91V-001 · Harley-Davidson vehicles

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 91V-001 covers 19,950 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a turn signal: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on October 2, 1991.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected19,9502 models
ReportedOct 2, 1991Owners notified Dec 18, 1990
Complaints since0Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 91V001000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL MODULES MAY CONTINUE TO FLASH IN THE PRESENCE OF A NON-FUNCTIONING TURN SIGNAL LAMP WHICH IS NONCONFORMANCE TO FMVSS 108.

The risk

DRIVER WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT TURN SIGNAL LAMP IS NOTFLASHING. OTHER DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE WARNED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS CHANGINGLANES OR MAKING A TURN, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL MODULE, AS NECESSARY.

SYSTEM: TURN SIGNAL CONTROL MODULES; FMVSS 108.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

2 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from March 1, 1990 to November 1, 1990. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.