12v/24v/48v battery: cablesRecall 89V-185 · 1986–1989 Yamaha VMX12
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP recall 89V-185 covers 8,171 1986–1989 Yamaha VMX12 for a 12v/24v/48v battery: cables problem, reported to NHTSA on November 1, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V185000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE LEAD TO THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ROUTING CLAMP CUTTING THE INSULATION ON THE LEAD.
The risk
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.
The fix
MODIFY BY INSTALLATING A RUBBER GROMMET IN THE BRACKET HOLE, REROUTING AND CLAMPING LEADS TO THE BRACKET WITH A NEW BAND.
SYSTEM: POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.
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 October 1, 1985 to February 1, 1989. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.