YAMAHA YFZR1KC 1998: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V077000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YFZR1KC | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-03-13 | 2000-03-13 | 2000-03-14 |
Production Dates: 1998-02-01 - 1998-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 5313
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE PAD MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BACKING PLATE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION.
IF PAD SEPARATION OCCURS, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE FRONT BRAKE.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS.
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.
