Suspension: frontRecall 87V-014 · 1985–1986 Yamaha VMX12

YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP recall 87V-014 covers 8,789 1985–1986 Yamaha VMX12 for a suspension: front problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 1987.

Vehicles repairedNo manufacturer report yet

Vehicles affected8,7891 model

ReportedFeb 12, 1987Owners notified Feb 12, 1987

Complaints since1Same system, after the recall

Source: NHTSA recall 87V014000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.

What's wrong

The problem

FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.

What to do

The fix

REPLACE BEARINGS AND AXLE COLLARS ON IN USE MOTORCYCLES; REPLACE AXLE COLLARS AND ENSURE PROPER BEARING LUBRICATION ON UNSOLD MOTORCYCLES.

SYSTEM: FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.CONSEQU ENCE OF DEFECT: LACK OF PROPER LUBRICATION AND/OR SEALING COULD REDUCESMOOTH WHEEL ROTATION ON THE AXLE WHICH COULD RESULT IN REDUCED MOTORCYCLECONTROL.

Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.

1 model

Vehicles in this recall

Yamaha VMX121985, 1986

Built from December 1, 1984 to January 1, 1986. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.