Recall campaign · NHTSA 96V033000

Suspension: rear

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1996-02-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 96V033000

Suspension: rear

Component
Suspension: rear
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Vehicles affected
4,348
Reported to NHTSA
1996-02-12
Owners notified
1996-02-16

Defect description

THE DAMPER SHAFT OF THE REAR SHOCK CAN BEND OR BREAK.

Safety risk

THE SHAFT COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STYLE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY KIT.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; MOTORCYCLE ONLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.

Scope of coverage

4 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
YAMAHA YZF600RG1995
YAMAHA YZF600RGC1995
YAMAHA YZF600RH1996
YAMAHA YZF600RHC1996

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.