Vehicle recall 92V125000 · September 4, 1992
Harley-Davidson FL and FX
The positive battery cables installed as part of Harley- Davidson's previous recall 077 (NHTSA recall 92V011000) can fail in service.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The positive battery cables installed as part of Harley- Davidson's previous recall 077 (NHTSA recall 92V011000) can fail in service.
- Consequence
- Failure of the positive battery cable results in loss ofelectrical system functions of ignition, lights, and accessories.
- Remedy
- Install new replacement battery cables.
- Notes
- System: electrical system: cables.vehicle description: large motorcycles, softail model.note: this recall only effects the 3,826 motorcycles previously repaired inharley-davidson recall 077 (NHTSA recall 92V011000).
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V125000
- Reported to NHTSA
- September 4, 1992
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- May 26, 1992
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 6,838
- 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 (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
- Harley-Davidson FX (1989-1990): 1990, 1989
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