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1990 Harley-Davidson Fl recalls & problems

The 1990 Harley-Davidson Fl has 3 safety recalls and 0 owner complaints on file with NHTSA.

Recalls3safety recalls
Complaints0filed by owners
Crashes · fires0 · 0reported in complaints
Injuries · deaths0 · 0reported in complaints

Safety recalls

Fuel system, gasolineNov 30, 1992

Fuel system, gasoline

Recall 92V17300066,046 vehiclesopened after NHTSA action (ODI)

Problem
THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AGAINST THE FUEL INLET SEAT.
Risk
THE FUEL OVERFLOW SYSTEM ALLOWS FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THEGROUND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.
Fix
REPLACE THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE.
Electrical systemSep 4, 1992

12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Recall 92V1250006,838 vehicles

Problem
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES INSTALLED AS PART OF HARLEY- DAVIDSON'S PREVIOUS RECALL 077 (NHTSA RECALL 92V011000) CAN FAIL IN SERVICE.
Risk
FAILURE OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE RESULTS IN LOSS OFELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS OF IGNITION, LIGHTS, AND ACCESSORIES.
Fix
INSTALL NEW REPLACEMENT BATTERY CABLES.
Electrical systemJan 22, 1992

12v/24v/48v battery › Cables

Recall 92V01100034,693 vehicles

Problem
THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OIL TANK, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CABLE SHOULD GROUND.
Risk
THE HEAT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.
Fix
REPLACE THE POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.

Recall repairs are free at any authorised dealer. A recall listed here may already have been fixed on a particular car: enter its 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to see open recalls.

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