Vehicle recall 89V115000 · July 20, 1989
Harley-Davidson Flhtc and Fltc
Cruise control system is susceptible to water contamination and, if it becomes wet while in use, could create a short circuit.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Cruise control system is susceptible to water contamination and, if it becomes wet while in use, could create a short circuit.
- Consequence
- Motorcycle speed would increase automatically withoutany action on the part of the driver presenting the potential for an accident.
- Remedy
- Replace cruise control module.
- Notes
- System:cruise control.vehicle description:motorcycles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 89V115000
- Reported to NHTSA
- July 20, 1989
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- July 21, 1989
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 2,509
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Vehicle speed control
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 Flhtc (1989): 1989
- Harley-Davidson Fltc (1989): 1989
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