Campaign 89V-115

Cruise control system is susceptible to water contamination and, if it becomes wet while in use, could create a short circuit

Defect summary

CRUISE CONTROL SYSTEM IS SUSCEPTIBLE TO WATER CONTAMINATION AND, IF IT BECOMES WET WHILE IN USE, COULD CREATE A SHORT CIRCUIT.

Consequence

MOTORCYCLE SPEED WOULD INCREASE AUTOMATICALLY WITHOUTANY ACTION ON THE PART OF THE DRIVER PRESENTING THE POTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.

Remedy

REPLACE CRUISE CONTROL MODULE.

Notes

SYSTEM:CRUISE CONTROL.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:MOTORCYCLES.

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls file, campaign 89V115000. Text as published by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered

2 product lines are covered

Owner complaints filed with NHTSA about speed control on these vehicles: 0, of which 0 involved a crash, fire, injury or death. Complaints are not verified by NHTSA.

Vehicles covered by campaign 89V-115
Make	Model	Model years	Complaints on this component
Harley-Davidson	Flhtc	1989	0
Harley-Davidson	Fltc	1989	0

Source: NHTSA ODI recalls and complaints files. Equipment, tire and child-seat campaigns list products, not vehicles.

Investigation

No NHTSA investigation is linked to this recall

Most recalls are started by the manufacturer. This one lists "Manufacturer" as its origin.

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