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Yamaha - Front brake caliper may detach
Official notice
10 Jul 2023
Last checked
10 Jul 2023
An official NHTSA notice concerns Yamaha - Front brake caliper may detach. Damaged brake calipers can detach and cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2023-07-10.
What to do now
Owners should not operate their motorcycle, other than take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. Dealers will inspect the length of the front brake caliper bolts and replace them, if necessary. If the caliper mounting-hole threads are damaged, the caliper will be replaced. Repairs will be performed free of charge. Owner notification letters are expected to be mailed july 20, 2023. Owners may contact yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990168.
Units affected
211
Recall number
990168
Official notice
2023-07-10
The hazard
The hazard
Damaged brake calipers can detach and cause a loss of braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Yamaha. Contact: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.
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