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1986 Yamaha Vmx12 Recalls

  1. Recall Description

    FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.

    Possible Effects

    Action

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1984-12-01 - 1986-01-01

    Vehicles Affected

    8789

  2. Recall Description

    POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE LEAD TO THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ROUTING CLAMP CUTTING THE INSULATION ON THE LEAD.

    Possible Effects

    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.

    Action

    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.

    Recall Manufacture Dates

    1985-10-01 - 1989-02-01

    Vehicles Affected

    8171

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