Starter assembly: relayRecall 92V-180 · Harley-Davidson vehicles

HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO. recall 92V-180 covers 77,407 Harley-Davidson vehicles for a starter assembly: relay problem, reported to NHTSA on December 14, 1992.

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Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet
Vehicles affected77,4076 models
ReportedDec 14, 1992Owners notified Jan 29, 1993
Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 92V180000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

THE STARTER RELAY MAY SHORT CIRCUIT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.

The risk

THE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE STARTER RELAY MAY DEVELOP ENOUGHHEAT TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE RELAY, OTHER PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND OTHERITEMS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE THE STARTER RELAY.

SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM; STARTER.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.

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

6 models

Vehicles in this recall

Built from January 1, 1988 to July 1, 1992. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.