Suspension: rearRecall 80V-058 · 1980 Yamaha SR250
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP recall 80V-058 covers 17,500 1980 Yamaha SR250 for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on May 13, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V058000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE SWING ARM SUPPORTING THE REAR WHEEL OF THE MOTORCYCLE COULD BEND OR FRACTURE UNDER EXTRAORDIN ARY BRAKING CONDITIONS OR ABUSE.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL SWING ARM WITH AN ARM NOT SUBJECT TO THIS DEFECT.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: WHEELS; REAR SWING ARM.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: A BROKEN SWING ARM COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF VEHICLECONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 1980 to May 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.