Harley-Davidson · Canada · Crit
Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl): Electrical
Affects Harley-Davidson Sportster 1000 (Xl) · 1989 — about 97 vehicles.
The hazard
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD DEVELOP A SHORT CIRCUIT DUE TO EXCESSIVE WEAR AND CHAFING. IF THIS OCCURRED, THE BATTERY CABLE MIGHT OVERHEAT, POSSIBLY TO A DEGREE WHICH MIGHT CAUSE A VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A LONGER CABLE USING A REVISED ROUTING.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational