Recall
Yamaha Vmx12nc — 85V041000
NHTSA ID
85V041000
Make
Yamaha
Model
Vmx12nc
Years Affected
1985
Recall Date
1985-04-10
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Units Affected
5,757
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
THE LEAD WIRES CONNECTING THE BATTERY TO THE STARTER SOLENOID, AND THE SOLENOID TO THE STARTER, MAY BE MISROUTED AND DAMAGED. CONSEQUENCE OF DEFECT: DAMAGED WIRES MAY SHORT OUT CAUSING THE ENGINE TO STOP RUNNING AND THE LIGHTS TO GO OUT, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
Remedy
CORRECTLY ROUTE LEAD WIRES AND INSTALL A GROMMET TO PROTECT THE WIRES.