How many recalls does the 1985 Yamaha Vmx12 have?

The 1985 Yamaha Vmx12 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1985 Yamaha Vmx12 has an open recall?

Enter your 17-character VIN at NHTSA's official recall lookup (nhtsa.gov/recalls) to see open, unrepaired recalls for your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free.

What do owners complain about most on the 1985 Yamaha Vmx12?

Of 1 NHTSA complaints on file, the most-reported component is suspension.

1985 Yamaha Vmx12 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1985 Yamaha Vmx12 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 8,789 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA, most often about the suspension. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SUSPENSION 87V014000 1987-02-12 8,789 affected

Defect

FRONT WHEEL BEARING COULD FAIL DUE TO LACK OF LUBRICATION.

Remedy

REPLACE BEARINGS AND AXLE COLLARS ON IN USE MOTORCYCLES; REPLACE AXLE COLLARS AND ENSURE PROPER BEARING LUBRICATION ON UNSOLD MOTORCYCLES.

Complaints by component

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Total complaints1

What owners report

Verbatim reports filed with NHTSA, lightly edited for readability and with personal information removed.

“While driving the motorcycle at any speed the front end shakes. The bearings were replaced within the past couple of years. Prolbem with the motorcycle still exists. Please describe details. *ak”

SUSPENSION:FRONT

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1985 Yamaha Vmx12 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.