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  NHTSA Recall 89V185000

NHTSA Campaign Id 89V185000; Date: Nov. 1, 1989

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.

icon1 Recalled Vehicles:

1986 Yamaha VMX12 1988 Yamaha VMX12 1989 Yamaha VMX12

Component: Electrical System:battery:cables

Manufactured by: Yamaha International Corp

Affected Units:: 8,171

icon3 Recall Summary:

Positive battery cable lead to the starter solenoid may separate from the routing clamp cutting the insulation on the lead.

icon2 How to Fix:

Modify by installating a rubber grommet in the bracket hole, rerouting and clamping leads to the bracket with a new band.

icon4 Recall Notes:

System: postive battery cable. Vehicle description: motorcycles.

Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 23, 1989

Also see:

All recalls of Yamaha vehicles.

More recall documents on nhtsa.gov.