NHTSA Recall 83V061000
NHTSA Campaign Id 83V061000; Date: Jun. 8, 1983
Recalled Vehicles:
1983 Yamaha Xc180k; 1983 Yamaha Xc180kc
Component: Service Brakes
Manufactured by: Yamaha International Corp
Affected Units:: 8,669
Recall Summary:
Front wheel brake shoes may not have been machined properly. The front wheel compression bar and one of its components, a bushing, along with the brake cable may become damaged and displaced.
How to Fix:
Dealer will inspect front wheel brake shoes and if necessary, a properly machined brake shoe will be installed along with a new brake cable.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: service brakes; front wheel brake shoes. Consequences of defect: front wheel braking action will become weak and theneed to make a sudden stop could result in an accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: May 31, 1983
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