Service brakes, hydraulicRecall 89V-099 · Yamaha vehicles
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP recall 89V-099 covers 3,506 Yamaha vehicles for a service brakes, hydraulic problem, reported to NHTSA on June 19, 1989.
Source: NHTSA recall 89V099000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
IF FRONT WHEEL HITS A BUMP DURING HARD BRAKING, VIBRATION CAN OVERLOAD THE COMPRESSION BAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
The risk
A STRONG VIBRATION COULD CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE FRONTWHEEL BRAKE COMPONENTS, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE STOPPING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
The fix
INSTALL NEW COMPRESSION BAR KIT.
SYSTEM:FRONT WHEEL BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:MOTORCYCLES.
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 March 1, 1986 to November 1, 1987. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.