IF FRONT WHEEL HITS A BUMP DURING HARD BRAKING, VIBRATION CAN OVERLOAD THE COMPRESSION BAR OF THE FRONT
— Recall Campaign #89V099000
IF FRONT WHEEL HITS A BUMP DURING HARD BRAKING, VIBRATION CAN OVERLOAD THE COMPRESSION BAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 3,506 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
89V099000
| Manufacturer: | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
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| Recall date: | June 19, 1989 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 89V099000 |
| Units affected: | 3,506 |
- Description:
- IF FRONT WHEEL HITS A BUMP DURING HARD BRAKING, VIBRATION CAN OVERLOAD THE COMPRESSION BAR OF THE FRONT BRAKE ASSEMBLY.
- Consequeces:
- A STRONG VIBRATION COULD CAUSE BREAKAGE OF THE FRONTWHEEL BRAKE COMPONENTS, LOSS OF FRONT BRAKE STOPPING ABILITY, WHICH COULD RESULT IN AN ACCIDENT.
- Corrective action:
- INSTALL NEW COMPRESSION BAR KIT.
- Notes:
- SYSTEM:FRONT WHEEL BRAKE.VEHICLE DESCRIPTION:MOTORCYCLES.