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.