Yamaha Recall 04V475000: Service Brakes, Hydraulic, Foundation Components, Drum, Shoes/linings

NHTSA recall 04V475000 · announced October 1, 2004 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 3,620 units affected

The problem

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

The risk

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

What to do

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

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2005 Yamaha Virago 250
• 2005 Yamaha Xt225t
• 2005 Yamaha Xt225tc
• 2005 Yamaha Xv250t
• 2005 Yamaha Xv250tc
• 2005 Yamaha Yw50t
• 2005 Yamaha Zuma

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.