Harley Davidson Fl Softail: Possible Chafing Of The Positive Battery Cable
Harley Davidson is recalling 1,426 FL and FX Softail motorcycles because the positive battery cable may rub against the oil tank and cause a short circuit, which could lead to a fire. The company will replace the battery cable with a modified version that clears the oil tank. This recall affects motorcycles distributed in the United Kingdom.
- Recalling firm
- HARLEY DAVIDSON
- Product
- Vehicles: HARLEY DAVIDSON FL SOFTAIL, HARLEY DAVIDSON FX SOFTAIL. Units affected: 1,426
- Reason
- A possibility exists that the positive battery cable may chafe on the oil tank. This could cause a short circuit with a potential risk of fire. Remedy: Recall the affected machines and replace the original positive battery cable with a modified version designed to clear the oil tank.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 1992-03-06
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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