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.