Safety Recall NHTSA · 90V102000 Reported June 1, 1990

Electrical system:battery:cable

Harley-davidson Motor Company · Electrical System · 3,268 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
90V102000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Electrical System
Vehicles Affected
3,268
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
June 1, 1990

Defect Summary

Wireform that secures rubber grommets, which serve as a routing guide for the positive battery cable, may not meet specifications.

Safety Consequence

Wireforms could chafe the positive battery cable andcause a short circuit to the motorcycle chassis during operation.

Corrective Action

Replace positive battery cable wireform with wireform that that meets specifications.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference recall ID 90V102000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 90V102000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 90V102000?

NHTSA recall 90V102000 was issued by Harley-davidson Motor Company on June 1, 1990. It addresses: Electrical system:battery:cable. The recall affects approximately 3,268 vehicles, with the defect involving the Electrical System component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Harley-davidson Motor Company dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 90V102000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.