NHTSA Recall 08V461000
NHTSA Campaign Id 08V461000; Date: Sep. 11, 2008
If the connecting rod breaks, the engine will stop and cannot be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2007 Yamaha XC50; 2007 Yamaha XF50
Component: Steering:linkages:rod:relay:connecting
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 4,800
Recall Summary:
Yamaha is recalling 4,800 my 2007 xf50 and xc50 motorcycles. A crack may develop on the connecting rod. If the engine continues to be run, the crack will develop further and the connecting rod may break.
How to Fix:
Dealers will disassemble the engine and the crankshaft will be replaced with one that has a properly heat-treated connecting rod. The recall began on September 26, 2008. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Recall Notes:
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Sep 26, 2008
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