Yamaha Mtm690 / Mtm 690u: Engine May Cut Out Or Lose Power
Recall Summary Yamaha is recalling 906 MTM690 and MTM690U riding mowers because a metal guide on the steering head pipe can damage the main switch lead wire, potentially causing an electrical short circuit that makes the engine lose power. The affected machines were distributed in the United Kingdom. Yamaha will reroute the main switch wire with a replacement part to fix the issue.
- Recalling firm
- YAMAHA
- Product
- Vehicles: YAMAHA MTM690 / MTM 690U. Units affected: 906
- Reason
- On some machines there is a possibility that the main switch lead wire may be damaged by the metal guide located on the steering head pipe. This may expose electrical wires and result in an electrical short circuit causing he main fuse to fail. This may lead to a loss of power. Remedy: On affected machines reroute the main switch wire r with a countermeasure sub-lead
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2016-11-30
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/dadaa54b-3f81-40b7-9973-077ccda3bf12