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Safety recall · 87V014000

Suspension: front Yamaha recall

YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP reported this recall to NHTSA on February 12, 1987. It covers about 8,789 vehicles across 2 model years listed below. The repair is free.

Check my VIN at NHTSAAffected vehicles
Campaign
87V014000
Reported
Feb 12, 1987
Vehicles
8,789
Area
Suspension

The problem

Front wheel bearing could fail due to lack of lubrication.

The fix

Replace bearings and axle collars on in use motorcycles; replace axle collars and ensure proper bearing lubrication on unsold motorcycles.

Contacts

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.

What to do

  1. Check your VIN. Enter it at nhtsa.gov/recalls - it shows whether this recall applies to your vehicle and whether the repair has been done.
  2. Call a dealer. Any authorized Yamaha dealer will do the repair free, whether or not you bought the vehicle there. Quote campaign 87V014000.
  3. Ask about parts and a loaner. If parts aren't available yet, ask what to do in the meantime.
  4. Keep your paperwork. If you paid for this repair before the recall, you may be able to get reimbursed - here's how.

Vehicles covered

VehicleComplaintsRecallsGrade
1985 Yamaha VMX1211C
1986 Yamaha VMX1202D

Questions

Is the 87V014000 recall repair free?

Yes. Federal law requires the manufacturer to fix safety recalls free of charge. YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP's dealers do the work; the remedy is described above.

How do I know if my vehicle is part of recall 87V014000?

Not every vehicle of a listed model year is included. Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls or call a dealer with your VIN.

When was recall 87V014000 announced?

YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP reported it to NHTSA on February 12, 1987. Owners are usually notified by mail within about two months.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) complaints and recalls, checked daily. Complaints are owners' own reports and are not verified. How we use the data

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