Vehicle recall 87V014000 · February 12, 1987

1985-1986 Yamaha VMX12

Front wheel bearing could fail due to lack of lubrication.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Front wheel bearing could fail due to lack of lubrication.
Remedy: Replace bearings and axle collars on in use motorcycles; replace axle collars and ensure proper bearing lubrication on unsold motorcycles.
Notes: 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 details

NHTSA campaign: 87V014000
Reported to NHTSA: February 12, 1987
Filed by: YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
Owner notification: February 12, 1987
Vehicles potentially affected: 8,789
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Suspension › Front

Recall 87V014000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

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Yamaha VMX12 (1985-1986): 1986, 1985

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