Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 1991

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1991. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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October 2, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

LIGHTING:SWITCH:BUTTON:RING:TURN SIGNAL LIGHTS

TURN SIGNAL CONTROL MODULES MAY CONTINUE TO FLASH IN THE PRESENCE OF A NON-FUNCTIONING TURN SIGNAL LAMP WHICH IS NONCONFORMANCE TO FMVSS 108.

NHTSA ID: 91V001000

Component: EXTERIOR LIGHTING

# of Units Affected: 19,950

Consequence Summary:

DRIVER WOULD NOT BE AWARE THAT TURN SIGNAL LAMP IS NOTFLASHING. OTHER DRIVERS WOULD NOT BE WARNED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE WAS CHANGINGLANES OR MAKING A TURN, AND COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE TURN SIGNAL CONTROL MODULE, AS NECESSARY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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August 21, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:PADS AND SHOES

FRICTION PAD SEPARATES FROM THE BACKING PLATE AND SUBSEQUENTLY FROM THE FRONT OR REAR BRAKE CALIPER ASSEMBLY.

NHTSA ID: 91V138000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 8,405

Consequence Summary:

SEPARATION OF THE FRICTION PAD MAY CAUSE A REDUCTION INSTOPPING ABILITY, WHICH MAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE FRICTION PADS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 1, 1991

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:FUSE AND RECEPTICLE:CIRCUIT BREA

MALFUNCTIONING 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKERS DURING OPERATION CAN RESULT IN DISRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, INCLUDING LIGHTS, IGNITION, AND ACCESSORIES WITHOUT PRIOR WARNING.

NHTSA ID: 91V117000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 61,386

Consequence Summary:

DISRUPTION OF THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM RESULTS IN LOSS OFHEADLIGHTS AND STOPLIGHTS, MAKING VEHICLE LESS VISIBLE AND INCREASING ACCIDENTPOTENTIAL OF THE RIDER.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE 30 AMP CIRCUIT BREAKER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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