Yamaha 1980 Suspension recall
Recalled May 13, 1980 · NHTSA recall 80V058000 · Yamaha
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL SWING ARM WITH AN ARM NOT SUBJECT TO THIS DEFECT.
Units
17,500 units
Description
THE SWING ARM SUPPORTING THE REAR WHEEL OF THE MOTORCYCLE COULD BEND OR FRACTURE UNDER EXTRAORDIN ARY BRAKING CONDITIONS OR ABUSE.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL SWING ARM WITH AN ARM NOT SUBJECT TO THIS DEFECT.
Product
Yamaha SR250
Manufacturer(s)
redundant YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →