Vehicle recall 90V102000 · June 1, 1990
1990 Harley-Davidson XL
Wireform that secures rubber grommets, which serve as a routing guide for the positive battery cable, may not meet specifications.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- Wireform that secures rubber grommets, which serve as a routing guide for the positive battery cable, may not meet specifications.
- Consequence
- Wireforms could chafe the positive battery cable andcause a short circuit to the motorcycle chassis during operation.
- Remedy
- Replace positive battery cable wireform with wireform that that meets specifications.
- Notes
- System: positive battery cable wireform.vehicle description: large motorcycle.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 90V102000
- Reported to NHTSA
- June 1, 1990
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- May 30, 1990
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 3,268
- 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 (1990): 1990
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