The 1985 Yamaha VMAX has 2 recalls, the more serious being front wheel bearings that can seize from insufficient lubrication, reducing the rider's ability to control the motorcycle.
The second recall involves battery cables routed too close to the coil bracket, where the bracket's edge can cut through the cable insulation and cause a short circuit. If that happens, the engine can cut out and the lights can go dark without warning.
At a glance
What can fail
Front wheel bearings may fail from lack of lubrication, causing rough rotation and reduced vehicle control.
What the fix does
Bearings will be lubricated, oil seals replaced, and an improved axle collar installed.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
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At a glance
What can fail
The battery cable to the starter solenoid and the solenoid-to-starter cable may be routed above the coil bracket where their insulation could wear through and cause a short circuit, stopping the engine and disabling lights.
What the fix does
No remedy information available.
Summarized — see the official notice for exact wording, dates, and contacts.
