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NHTSANHTSA · Vehicles·Recall number 10V327000

VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL

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

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.

Recall details

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