Transport CanadaCritical
1989 HARLEY-DAVIDSON SPORTSTER 1000 (XL)Transport Canada Recall #1989068
The official notice
Defect
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.
Safety Risk
No risk description available.
Remedy
BATTERY CABLE WILL BE REPLACED WITH A LONGER CABLE USING A REVISED ROUTING.
97 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 066Updated June 10, 2026