Recall
Yamaha Vmx12 — 89V185000
NHTSA ID
89V185000
Make
Yamaha
Model
Vmx12
Years Affected
1986
Recall Date
1989-11-01
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Units Affected
8,171
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
Summary
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.