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Yamaha YZF600RG Recall 96V033: Suspension:Rear

NHTSA campaign 96V033, reported February 12, 1996, 4,348 vehicles potentially affected.

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The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 96V033YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Component
SUSPENSION:REAR
Problem
THE DAMPER SHAFT OF THE REAR SHOCK CAN BEND OR BREAK.
Risk
THE SHAFT COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STYLE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY KIT.
Notes
SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; MOTORCYCLE ONLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. NOTE: 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 1-800-424-9393.

Affected vehicles

Yamaha YZF600RG1995
Yamaha YZF600RGC1995
Yamaha YZF600RH1996
Yamaha YZF600RHC1996