Starter assembly: solenoidRecall 85V-041 · Yamaha vehicles
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP recall 85V-041 covers 5,757 Yamaha vehicles for a starter assembly: solenoid problem, reported to NHTSA on April 10, 1985.
Source: NHTSA recall 85V041000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
CORRECTLY ROUTE LEAD WIRES AND INSTALL A GROMMET TO PROTECT THE WIRES.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: 1198CC MOTORCYCLES. SYSTEM: ELECTRICAL/WIRES.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from August 1, 1984 to March 1, 1985. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.