Vehicle recall 89V069000 · May 2, 1989

1989 Harley-Davidson XL Series

The positive battery cable could develop a short circuit due to excessive wear and chafing if routed in a certain position.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: The positive battery cable could develop a short circuit due to excessive wear and chafing if routed in a certain position.
Consequence: If this condition exists, the cable might overheat,possibly to a degree which might cause a vehicle fire.
Remedy: The positive battery cable will be replaced on all subject vehicles.
Notes: System: electrical/battery cable.vehicle description: motorcycle.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 89V069000
Reported to NHTSA: May 2, 1989
Filed by: HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
Owner notification: May 2, 1989
Vehicles potentially affected: 5,439
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables

Recall 89V069000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Harley-Davidson XL Series (1989): 1989

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