Recall 89V185000 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES Defect in 1986-1989 YAMAHA VMX12

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RECALL This recall affects up to 8,171 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 89V185000
Manufacturer YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
Vehicles Affected 8,171
Component ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE LEAD TO THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ROUTING CLAMP CUTTING THE INSULATION ON THE LEAD.

Safety 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.

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