NHTSA Recall 10V327000: Vehicle speed control and electrical system: wiring
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 676 vehicles. It affects 2009 Yamaha VMX17.
| NHTSA campaign | 10V327000 |
|---|---|
| Components | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL; ELECTRICAL SYSTEM › WIRING |
| Report received | July 20, 2010 |
| Owner notification | July 28, 2010 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
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.
Remedy
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.
Notes
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to <a href=http://www.safercar.gov>http://www.safercar.gov</a> .
Vehicles covered by recall 10V327000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha VMX17 | 2009 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.