Safety regulator, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall Reminder for Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs
Recall 05563 · Apr 13, 2005 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
2,755
units affected
2,755
units affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 05563
- Date
- Apr 13, 2005
- Company
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A.
- Units affected
- 2,755
- Product
- Yamaha PW80 and TT-R90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs
- Product type
- Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
- Hazard
- Other or not stated
The product
Model year 2005 PW80 and TTR90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs. These 2005 model year ATVs have "Grizzly 125" written on both sides of the bodywork. The ATVs are either hunter green, steel blue, or Realtree Hardwoods® High Definition Camouflage. These 2005 model year off-road motorcycles have either "PW80" or "TT-R90" written on both sides of the bodywork. The off-road motorcycles are blue and white.
What can happen
The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance.
The fix
Free repair. Registered owners of the affected units were notified directly by mail sent on October 1, 2004. Consumers who have already responded to the recall and had their units repaired do not need to take any further action. Consumers who have not already responded to the recall should stop using their off-road motorcycle or ATV immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule an appointment for repair.
Incidents and where it was sold
- Incidents
- Yamaha received no reports of incidents or injury involving separation of the rear brake shoe material.
- Sold at
- Yamaha dealers sold these Off-Road Motorcycles nationwide during 2004 for between $1,249 and $1,699. Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide during 2004 for between $3,099 and $3,349.
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Questions and answers
What should I do with the recalled yamaha pw80 and tt-r90 off-road motorcycles and grizzly 125 atvs?
Free repair. Registered owners of the affected units were notified directly by mail sent on October 1, 2004. Consumers who have already responded to the recall and had their units repaired do not need to take any further action. Consumers who have not already responded to the recall should stop using their off-road.
What is the hazard?
The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. Contact the company named above for the remedy.