Vehicle recall 85V041000 · April 10, 1985
Yamaha VMX12N and VMX12NC
The lead wires connecting the battery to the starter solenoid, and the solenoid to the starter, may be misrouted and damaged.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Remedy
- Correctly route lead wires and install a grommet to protect the wires.
- Notes
- Vehicle description: 1198CC motorcycles. System: electrical/wires.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 85V041000
- Reported to NHTSA
- April 10, 1985
- Filed by
- YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
- Owner notification
- April 10, 1985
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 5,757
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Yamaha VMX12N (1985): 1985
- Yamaha VMX12NC (1985): 1985
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