Defect Description For Recall
Yamaha Is Recalling 4,800 My 2007 Xf50 And Xc50 Motorcycles. A Crack May Develop On The ConneCTIng Rod. If The Engine Continues To Be Run, The Crack Will Develop Further And The ConneCTIng Rod May Break.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
XC50
Year
2007
Recall Campaign Number
08V461000
Component Description
Steering:Linkages:Rod:Relay:ConneCTIng
Effect Of Defect
If The ConneCTIng Rod Breaks, The Engine Will Stop And Cannot Be Restarted Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Dealers Will Disassemble The Engine And The Crankshaft Will Be Replaced With One That Has A Properly Heat-Treated ConneCTIng Rod. The Recall Began On September 26, 2008. Owners May Contact Yamaha At 1-800-962-7926.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20060601
End Of Manufacture
20070430
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
4800
Date Owners Notified
20080926
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20080911