NHTSA Campaign 04V475000
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DRUM:SHOES/LININGS
Issued by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA · Reported Oct 1, 2004 · 3,620 vehicles affected
What's wrong
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS, THE REAR BRAKE SHOE MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE DUE TO IMPROPER ADHESIVE CURING.
Consequence
IF SUCH SEPARATION OCCURS DURING OPERATION, BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE REAR WHEEL WILL BE REDUCED OR LOST, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-889-2624.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | VIRAGO 250 | 2005 | 3,620 |
| YAMAHA | XT225T | 2005 | 3,620 |
| YAMAHA | XT225TC | 2005 | 3,620 |
| YAMAHA | XV250T | 2005 | 3,620 |
| YAMAHA | XV250TC | 2005 | 3,620 |
| YAMAHA | YW50T | 2005 | 3,620 |
| YAMAHA | ZUMA | 2005 | 3,620 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 04V475000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.