Harley-Davidson · Canada · Crit
Harley-Davidson Softail (Fx), Softail (Fl): Electrical
Affects Harley-Davidson Softail (Fx), Softail (Fl) · 1989–1990 — about 3K vehicles.
The hazard
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE COULD CHAFE DUE TO ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OIL TANK. THIS COULD RESULT IN A SHORT CIRCUIT AND CREATE THE POSSIBILITY OF A VEHICLE FIRE. CORRECTION: POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE AND OTHER APPROPRIATE PARTS WILL BE REPLACED ON AFFECTED VEHICLES.
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