Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #07V147000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 07V147000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Includes 8,500 affected units, THROTTLE CABLE GUIDE BRACKET MODIFICATION, component: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

On certain motorcycles, when equipped with a windshield, the throttle cables can kink at the guide bracket located at the steering head when the handlebar is turned all the way to the left. in this position, a kinked cable can cause either a stickly throttle feeling or prevent the throttle from returning to the closed position.

Corrective Action

Dealers will replace the guide bracket with a new one that has an additional guide to prevent the throttle cables from kinking. the recall began on april 19, 2007. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 07V147000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa

Report Received Date: 2007-04-02T00:00:00

Subject: Throttle cable guide bracket modification

Component: Vehicle Speed Control

Potentially Affected Units: 8,500

Details

MFR Campaign Number: M2007-004R

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: On certain motorcycles, when equipped with a windshield, the throttle cables can kink at the guide bracket located at the steering head when the handlebar is turned all the way to the left. in this position, a kinked cable can cause either a stickly throttle feeling or prevent the throttle from returning to the closed position.

Consequence Summary: If the rider turns the handlebar to the full left lock during a slow-speed maneuver, this sticky/binding throttle feeling could result in reduced vehicle control, which could cause a crash resulting in injury or death.

Corrective Action: Dealers will replace the guide bracket with a new one that has an additional guide to prevent the throttle cables from kinking. the recall began on april 19, 2007. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-rijt_63z5-ixtx

NHTSA ID: 07V147000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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