Yamaha Recall 80V058000: Suspension, Rear
NHTSA recall 80V058000 · announced May 13, 1980 · filed by Yamaha International Corp · 17,500 units affected
The problem
THE SWING ARM SUPPORTING THE REAR WHEEL OF THE MOTORCYCLE COULD BEND OR FRACTURE UNDER EXTRAORDIN ARY BRAKING CONDITIONS OR ABUSE.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL SWING ARM WITH AN ARM NOT SUBJECT TO THIS DEFECT.
Official NHTSA recall notice →
Notes
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; REAR SWING ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A BROKEN SWING ARM COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Vehicles covered by this recall
Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.