Harley-Davidson Motor Company: Safety Recalls in 1992

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 6 safety recalls made by Harley-Davidson Motor Company in 1992. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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December 14, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER RELAY

THE STARTER RELAY MAY SHORT CIRCUIT WHEN THE VEHICLE IS PARKED.

NHTSA ID: 92V180000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 77,407

Consequence Summary:

THE SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE STARTER RELAY MAY DEVELOP ENOUGHHEAT TO CAUSE A FIRE IN THE RELAY, OTHER PARTS OF THE MOTORCYCLE, AND OTHERITEMS IN THE SURROUNDING AREA.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE STARTER RELAY.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 30, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL SYSTEMS

THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE DOES NOT SEAL PROPERLY AGAINST THE FUEL INLET SEAT.

NHTSA ID: 92V173000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 66,046

Consequence Summary:

THE FUEL OVERFLOW SYSTEM ALLOWS FUEL TO LEAK ONTO THEGROUND, WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE IF EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OF IGNITION.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE FUEL INLET NEEDLE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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November 12, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:MECHANICAL SERVICE:MOTORCYCLES ONLY

SCREWS (PART NUMBER 3655) USED TO MOUNT THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE DISC, THE JIFFY STAND SPRING, AND FRONT WHEEL CAP, DO NOT MEET HARLEY- DAVIDSON'S STRENGTH REQUIREMENTS AND MAY BREAK DURING VEHICLE OPERATION.

NHTSA ID: 92V167000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 4,272

Consequence Summary:

IF THE SCREW USED TO MOUNT THE FRONT WHEEL BRAKE DISCSBREAKS, THE FRONT BRAKE WILL BE INOPERATIVE, INCREASING STOPPING DISTANCES WHICHMAY RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT. BREAKAGE OF THE SCREWS FOR MOUNTING THE JIFFY STANDSPRING WILL CAUSE THE STAND TO EXTEND, WHICH MAY CAUSE LOSS OF VEHICLE CONTROLDURING A TURN. BREAKAGE OF THE SCREW THAT HOLDS THE FRONT WHEEL HUB CAP CANRESULT IN THE HUB CAP BEING HURLED OFF THE MOTORCYCLE INJURING PERSONS IN ITSPATH.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE PART 3655 WITH STRONGER SCREWS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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September 4, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLES INSTALLED AS PART OF HARLEY- DAVIDSON'S PREVIOUS RECALL 077 (NHTSA RECALL 92V011000) CAN FAIL IN SERVICE.

NHTSA ID: 92V125000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 6,838

Consequence Summary:

FAILURE OF THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE RESULTS IN LOSS OFELECTRICAL SYSTEM FUNCTIONS OF IGNITION, LIGHTS, AND ACCESSORIES.

Corrective Action:

INSTALL NEW REPLACEMENT BATTERY CABLES.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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July 22, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL TANK ASSEMBLY:TANK

THE FUEL TANK LEAKED AS A RESULT OF IMPACT TESTING PERFORMED BY HARLEY-DAVIDSON.

NHTSA ID: 92V108000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 29,986

Consequence Summary:

SPILLED FUEL CAN IGNITE WHEN EXPOSED TO A SOURCE OFIGNITION.

Corrective Action:

REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES TO AVOID THE FUEL SPILLAGE CONDITION.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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January 22, 1992

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLE

THE POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE CAN CHAFE BECAUSE OF ITS PROXIMITY TO THE OIL TANK, CAUSING A SHORT CIRCUIT IF THE CABLE SHOULD GROUND.

NHTSA ID: 92V011000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 34,693

Consequence Summary:

THE HEAT FROM A SHORT CIRCUIT COULD RESULT IN A VEHICLEFIRE.

Corrective Action:

REPLACE THE POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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