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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V327000

2009 Yamaha Vmx17 — Vehicle speed control

Published July 20, 2010 · Recall initiated: July 20, 2010

Summary

NHTSA records recall 10V327000, published July 20, 2010. Recalling firm: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA; 2009 Yamaha Vmx17 — Vehicle speed control.

What's the hazard

YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 VMX17 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH MARCH 2009. THERE COULD BE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE IN THE GROUND WIRE FROM THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR (APS) AND THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) DUE TO AN INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTION.

What to do

YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

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Recall details

Brand
YAMAHA
Model
VMX17
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Lot
2009 YAMAHA VMX17
Risk classification
V
Country
US

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Questions about this recall

Was 2009 Yamaha Vmx17 — Vehicle speed control recalled?

Yes. NHTSA published recall 10V327000 on July 20, 2010. Reported hazard: YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2009 VMX17 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM JUNE 2008 THROUGH MARCH 2009. THERE COULD BE EXCESSIVE ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE IN THE GROUND WIRE FROM THE ACCELERATOR POSITION SENSOR (APS) AND THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR (TPS) DUE TO AN INSUFFICIENTLY CRIMPED CONNECTION.

What should I do if I have this product?

YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON JULY 28, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.

How do I know if my unit is part of the recall?

Compare your product details with the notice. Brand: YAMAHA. Model: VMX17.

View official NHTSA notice(opens on nhtsa.gov)