Yamaha Recall 87V014000: Suspension, Front
NHTSA recall 87V014000 · announced February 12, 1987 · filed by Yamaha International Corp · 8,789 units affected
The problem
FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.
What to do
REPLACE BEARINGS AND AXLE COLLARS ON IN USE MOTORCYCLES; REPLACE AXLE COLLARS AND ENSURE PROPER BEARING LUBRICATION ON UNSOLD MOTORCYCLES.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
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.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.