1986 YAMAHA VMX12 Recalls (2)
- Campaign:
- 87V014000 on 03/08/1987
- Component:
- Suspension:front
- Manufactured:
- 11/30/1984 - 12/31/1985
- Affected:
- 8,789
- Defect:
- Front wheel bearing could fail due to lack of lubrication.
- Correction:
- Replace bearings and axle collars on in use motorcycles; replace axle collars and ensure proper bearing lubrication on unsold motorcycles.
- Notes:
- System: front wheel bearings.vehicle description: motorcycles.consequ ence of defect: lack of proper lubrication and/or sealing could reducesmooth wheel rotation on the axle which could result in reduced motorcyclecontrol.
- Campaign:
- 89V185000 on 11/13/1989
- Component:
- Electrical system:battery:cables
- Manufactured:
- 09/30/1985 - 01/31/1989
- Affected:
- 8,171
- Defect:
- Positive battery cable lead to the starter solenoid may separate from the routing clamp cutting the insulation on the lead.
- Consequence:
- This could cause a short circuit in the electrical system that could result in the engine stopping and the lights going out withpotential for an accident.
- Correction:
- Modify by installating a rubber grommet in the bracket hole, rerouting and clamping leads to the bracket with a new band.
- Notes:
- System: postive battery cable.vehicle description: motorcycles.
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