Recall 85V041000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID Defect in 1985-1985 YAMAHA VMX12NC

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RECALL This recall affects up to 5,757 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 85V041000
Manufacturer YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
Vehicles Affected 5,757
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:STARTER ASSEMBLY:SOLENOID
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

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