NHTSA Recall 87V014000
NHTSA Campaign Id 87V014000; Date: Feb. 12, 1987
Recalled Vehicles:
1985 Yamaha VMX12; 1986 Yamaha VMX12
Component: Suspension:front
Manufactured by: Yamaha International Corp
Affected Units:: 8,789
Recall Summary:
Front wheel bearing could fail due to lack of lubrication.
How to Fix:
Replace bearings and axle collars on in use motorcycles; replace axle collars and ensure proper bearing lubrication on unsold motorcycles.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 12, 1987
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