Vehicle recall 92V180000 · December 14, 1992
Harley-Davidson Flstc, Flstf and 4 more models
The starter relay may short circuit when the vehicle is parked.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- The starter relay may short circuit when the vehicle is parked.
- Consequence
- The short circuit in the starter relay may develop enoughheat to cause a fire in the relay, other parts of the motorcycle, and otheritems in the surrounding area.
- Remedy
- Replace the starter relay.
- Notes
- System: electrical system; starter.vehicle description: motorcycles.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 92V180000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 14, 1992
- Filed by
- HARLEY-DAVIDSON MOTOR CO.
- Owner notification
- January 29, 1993
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 77,407
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Relay
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 Flstc (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
- Harley-Davidson Flstf (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
- Harley-Davidson Flsts (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
- Harley-Davidson Fxst (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
- Harley-Davidson Fxstc (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
- Harley-Davidson Fxsts (1989-1992): 1992, 1991, 1990, 1989
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