Model year record

2005 YAMAHA Zuma

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. 6 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Engine and engine cooling	1	1,465 mi
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: fan	1	459 mi
Power train: axle assembly: banjo housing	1	460 mi
Service brakes, hydraulic	1	—
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: disc: pads	1	1,780 mi
Visibility: windshield	1	—

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.