Yamaha 1985–1986 Suspension recall
Recalled February 12, 1987 · NHTSA recall 87V014000 · Yamaha
Remedy
REPLACE BEARINGS AND AXLE COLLARS ON IN USE MOTORCYCLES; REPLACE AXLE COLLARS AND ENSURE PROPER BEARING LUBRICATION ON UNSOLD MOTORCYCLES.
Units
8,789 units
Description
FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.
What to do
REPLACE BEARINGS AND AXLE COLLARS ON IN USE MOTORCYCLES; REPLACE AXLE COLLARS AND ENSURE PROPER BEARING LUBRICATION ON UNSOLD MOTORCYCLES.
Product
Yamaha VMX12
Manufacturer(s)
redundant YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →