Vehicle recall 90V002000 · November 4, 1990
1989-1990 Harley-Davidson XL
A short circuit could develop due to possible chafing where the battery cable is close to the evaporative emissions control system.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- A short circuit could develop due to possible chafing where the battery cable is close to the evaporative emissions control system.
- Consequence
- Battery cable might overheat and result in a fire.
- Remedy
- Replace battery cable and other appropriate parts.
- Notes
- System: battery cable.vehicle category: motorcycles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V002000
- Reported to NHTSA
- November 4, 1990
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- January 16, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 1,914
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › 12V/24V/48V battery › Cables
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 (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
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