Safety Recall NHTSA · 87V014000 Reported February 12, 1987

Suspension:motorcycle front

Q: What is recall 87V014000?

NHTSA recall 87V014000 was issued by Yamaha International Corp on February 12, 1987. It addresses: Suspension:motorcycle front. The recall affects approximately 8,789 vehicles , with the defect involving the Suspension component.

Q: Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls . NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

Q: How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Yamaha International Corp · Suspension · 8,789 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID

87V014000

Manufacturer Campaign

NR (Not Reported)

Manufacturer

Yamaha International Corp

Component

Suspension

Vehicles Affected

8,789

Recall Type

Vehicle

Report Received

February 12, 1987

Defect Summary

Front wheel bearing could fail due to lack of lubrication.

Corrective Action

Replace bearings and axle collars on in use motorcycles; replace axle collars and ensure proper bearing lubrication on unsold motorcycles.

What you should do

Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
Contact an authorized Yamaha International Corp dealer and reference recall ID 87V014000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.

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FAQ: Recall 87V014000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 87V014000?

NHTSA recall 87V014000 was issued by Yamaha International Corp on February 12, 1987. It addresses: Suspension:motorcycle front. The recall affects approximately 8,789 vehicles, with the defect involving the Suspension component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yamaha International Corp dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 87V014000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.