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1986 YAMAHA VMX12

2 recalls — 0 complaints

89V185000 Nov 1, 1989
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Defect Description
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.
Remedy
MODIFY BY INSTALLATING A RUBBER GROMMET IN THE BRACKET HOLE, REROUTING AND CLAMPING LEADS TO THE BRACKET WITH A NEW BAND.
8,171 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
87V014000 Feb 12, 1987
SUSPENSION:FRONT
Defect Description
FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.
Remedy
REPLACE BEARINGS AND AXLE COLLARS ON IN USE MOTORCYCLES; REPLACE AXLE COLLARS AND ENSURE PROPER BEARING LUBRICATION ON UNSOLD MOTORCYCLES.
8,789 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP

No complaints found for this vehicle.

YAMAHA VMX12 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the YAMAHA VMX12 across all model years (1985–1989).

5 Total Recalls
9 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
5 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

YAMAHA VMX12 — Year by Year

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1989 1 0 View
1988 1 0 View
1986 (current) 2 0
1985 1 1 View

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