Drum: shoes/liningsRecall 80V-068 · 1980 Yamaha XT250
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP recall 80V-068 covers 7,000 1980 Yamaha XT250 for a drum: shoes/linings problem, reported to NHTSA on May 28, 1980.
Source: NHTSA recall 80V068000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE BRAKE LININGS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE SHOES DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BRAKE LINING BONDING.
The fix
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL BRAKE SHOES WITH SHOES NOT SUBJECT TO THIS DEFECT, FREE OF CHARGE.
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES.SYSTEM: SERVICE BRAKES; BRAKE SHOES AND LININGS.CONSEQUENCES OF DEFECT: THIS COULD RESULT IN A REDUCTION IN BRAKINGPERFORMANCE, CREATING AN UNSAFE OPERATING CONDITION WITH THE POTENTIAL FOR ANACCIDENT.
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 December 1, 1979 to April 1, 1980. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.