POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE LEAD TO THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ROUTING CLAMP CUTTING THE INSULATION
— Recall Campaign #89V185000
POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE LEAD TO THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ROUTING CLAMP CUTTING THE INSULATION ON THE LEAD.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 8,171 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V185000
| Manufacturer: | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
|---|---|
| Recall date: | November 01, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V185000 |
| Units affected: | 8,171 |
- Description:
- POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE LEAD TO THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ROUTING CLAMP CUTTING THE INSULATION ON THE LEAD.
- Consequeces:
- THIS COULD CAUSE A SHORT CIRCUIT IN THE ELECTRICAL SYSTEM THAT COULD RESULT IN THE ENGINE STOPPING AND THE LIGHTS GOING OUT WITHPOTENTIAL FOR AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- MODIFY BY INSTALLATING A RUBBER GROMMET IN THE BRACKET HOLE, REROUTING AND CLAMPING LEADS TO THE BRACKET WITH A NEW BAND.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM: POSTIVE BATTERY CABLE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.