FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION
— Recall Campaign #87V014000
FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8,789 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
87V014000
| Manufacturer: | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | February 12, 1987 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 87V014000 |
| Units affected: | 8,789 |
- Description:
- FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- 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.