Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
VMX17
Year
2009
Recall Campaign Number
10V327000
Component Description
Electrical System:Wiring
Effect Of Defect
Excessive Resistance Can Cause Incorrect Signals To Be Sent To The Engine Control Unit (Ecu) Which Could Lead To Unstable Idle Speed. Improper Idle Speed Can Result In A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20080601
End Of Manufacture
20090331
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
676
Date Owners Notified
20100728
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20100720