How many recalls does the 1986 Yamaha Vmx12 have?

The 1986 Yamaha Vmx12 has 2 NHTSA safety recall campaigns on record.

How do I check if my 1986 Yamaha Vmx12 has an open recall?

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1986 Yamaha Vmx12 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1986 Yamaha Vmx12 has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns affecting an estimated 16,960 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 89V185000 1989-11-01 8,171 affected

Defect

POSITIVE BATTERY CABLE LEAD TO THE STARTER SOLENOID MAY SEPARATE FROM THE ROUTING CLAMP CUTTING THE INSULATION ON THE LEAD.

Consequence

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.

Remedy

MODIFY BY INSTALLATING A RUBBER GROMMET IN THE BRACKET HOLE, REROUTING AND CLAMPING LEADS TO THE BRACKET WITH A NEW BAND.

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.

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 1986 Yamaha Vmx12 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.