Vehicle recall 92V011000 · January 22, 1992
Harley-Davidson FL and FX
The positive battery cable can chafe because of its proximity to the oil tank, causing a short circuit if the cable should ground.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The positive battery cable can chafe because of its proximity to the oil tank, causing a short circuit if the cable should ground.
- Consequence
- The heat from a short circuit could result in a vehiclefire.
- Remedy
- Replace the postive battery cable.
- Notes
- System: electrical system.vehicle description: heavy motorcycle; softail model.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V011000
- Reported to NHTSA
- January 22, 1992
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- January 21, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 34,693
- 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 FL (1988-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988
- Harley-Davidson FX (1988-1990): 1990, 1989, 1988
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