Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 04V475000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2004-10-01.

Recall campaignNHTSA 04V475000

Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings

Component
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: drum: shoes/linings
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Vehicles affected
3,620
Reported to NHTSA
2004-10-01
Owners notified
2004-10-08

Defect description

ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS, THE REAR BRAKE SHOE MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE DUE TO IMPROPER ADHESIVE CURING.

Safety risk

IF SUCH SEPARATION OCCURS DURING OPERATION, BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE REAR WHEEL WILL BE REDUCED OR LOST, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-889-2624.

Notes

CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).

Scope of coverage

7 model years across 7 models.

ModelYears on record
YAMAHA Virago 2502005
YAMAHA XT225T2005
YAMAHA XT225TC2005
YAMAHA XV250T2005
YAMAHA XV250TC2005
YAMAHA YW50T2005
YAMAHA Zuma2005

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.