| Make : YAMAHA | Model : VMX12 | Year : 1989 |
| Build Dates : 19851001 - 19890201 | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 89V185000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19891023 | Date Received by ODI: 19891101 | Date Added to Database: 19891114 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | ||
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| Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:BATTERY:CABLES | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 8171 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE LEAD TO THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ROUTING CLAMP CUTTING THE INSULATION ON THE LEAD. |
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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. |
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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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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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