Recall campaignNHTSA 96V033000 Suspension: rear ComponentSuspension: rearManufacturerYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAVehicles affected4,348Reported to NHTSA1996-02-12Owners notified1996-02-16 Defect descriptionTHE DAMPER SHAFT OF THE REAR SHOCK CAN BEND OR BREAK.Safety riskTHE SHAFT COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.Manufacturer remedyDEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STYLE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY KIT.