Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #08V461000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 08V461000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Includes 4,800 affected units, CONNECTING ROD, component: STEERING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

Yamaha is recalling 4,800 my 2007 xf50 and xc50 motorcycles. a crack may develop on the connecting rod. if the engine continues to be run, the crack will develop further and the connecting rod may break.

Corrective Action

Dealers will disassemble the engine and the crankshaft will be replaced with one that has a properly heat-treated connecting rod. the recall began on september 26, 2008. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 08V461000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa

Report Received Date: 2008-09-11T00:00:00

Subject: Connecting rod

Component: Steering

Potentially Affected Units: 4,800

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: Yamaha is recalling 4,800 my 2007 xf50 and xc50 motorcycles. a crack may develop on the connecting rod. if the engine continues to be run, the crack will develop further and the connecting rod may break.

Consequence Summary: If the connecting rod breaks, the engine will stop and cannot be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: Dealers will disassemble the engine and the crankshaft will be replaced with one that has a properly heat-treated connecting rod. the recall began on september 26, 2008. 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-cpe5-maim_2apq

NHTSA ID: 08V461000

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Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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