Yamaha recall: Equipment
What is wrong
Yamaha is recalling certain accessory yamaha double "t" fat handlebars , part numbers str-5px75-12-00 and str-4wm75-12-00, manufactured from august 1, 2008 through july 31, 2009, to be used on model year 2002-2009 xv1700pc warrior, 1999-2003 vx1600 and 2004-2010 xv1700 road star motorcycles. These handlebars may have tubing thinner than designed where the bars narrow for the switch housings and grips.
What could happen
The affected handlebars could be weak enough in the area to break. Should this breakage occur while the motorcycle is being operated, the operator could lose control of the motorcycle which could result in a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners of record and dealers will replace the affected handlebars free of charge. The safety recall began on august 31, 2010. Owners may contact yamaha toll-free at 1-800-962-7926.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Double T Fat Handlebars
- Yamaha Road Star 1999–2004
- Yamaha Warrior 2002–2009
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 10E041000
- Type
- Equipment
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Aug 23, 2010
- Owners notified
- Aug 31, 2010
- Vehicles or items affected
- 300
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Equipment
Notes
Owners 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 .
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.