Suspension: rearRecall 96V-033 · Yamaha vehicles
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA recall 96V-033 covers 4,348 Yamaha vehicles for a suspension: rear problem, reported to NHTSA on February 12, 1996.
Source: NHTSA recall 96V033000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
THE DAMPER SHAFT OF THE REAR SHOCK CAN BEND OR BREAK.
The risk
THE SHAFT COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
The fix
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STYLE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY KIT.
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; MOTORCYCLE ONLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. NOTE: OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME, SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-800-424-9393.
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 February 1, 1994 to May 1, 1995. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.