NHTSA recall 85V041000
Electrical system › Starter assembly › Solenoid
Yamaha VMX12N and 1 more
Reported Apr 10, 19855,757 vehicles affectedYAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORPBuilt Aug 1, 1984 – Mar 1, 1985
The defect
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.
The remedy
Correctly route lead wires and install a grommet to protect the wires.