Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #01V094000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 01V094000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Includes 13,362 affected units, YAMAHA/MUFFLER BRACKET, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Vehicle description: on certain road star motorcycles, if the bolts holding the exhaust system are allowed to loosen, the bracket holding the mufflers can break.

Corrective Action

Dealers will install a new muffler bracket. owner notification began march 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-6-yamaha (1-800-693-6242).

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 01V094000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa

Report Received Date: 2001-03-23T00:00:00

Subject: Yamaha/muffler bracket

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 13,362

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Vehicle description: on certain road star motorcycles, if the bolts holding the exhaust system are allowed to loosen, the bracket holding the mufflers can break.

Consequence Summary: If this occurs, the broken bracket and the mufflers could fall loose from the motorcycle, damaging or pulling loose the rear hydraulic brake hose, causing loss of rear brake performance. the loose muffler parts could also present a traffic hazard for those around the motorcycle. additionally, the rider could be distracted as the mufflers fall loose, leading to a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will install a new muffler bracket. owner notification began march 27, 2001. owners who take their vehicles to an authorized dealer on an agreed upon service date and do not receive the free remedy within a reasonable time should contact yamaha at 1-800-6-yamaha (1-800-693-6242).

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-pprh-uq94~pgjf

NHTSA ID: 01V094000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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