The 1989 Harley-Davidson Softail (FX) has 2 recalls, the most serious being a positive battery cable that can chafe against the oil tank, short circuit, and start a fire.
A prior repair attempt did not fully resolve the issue: replacement cables installed during an earlier fix can also fail, cutting power to the ignition, lights, and accessories while riding.
At a glance
What can fail
Positive battery cables installed during a previous recall repair could fail, causing loss of engine ignition, lights, and electrical accessories.
What the fix does
The positive battery cables will be replaced with new cables.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The positive battery cable may wear through from rubbing against the oil tank, potentially causing a short circuit that could lead to a vehicle fire.
What the fix does
The positive battery cable and related components will be replaced to prevent the chafing.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
