Recall 08V461000: 2007 Yamaha Vino and 1 other model

Report received

Sep 11, 2008

Manufacturer

Yamaha motor corporation, usa

Potentially affected

4,800vehicles

Model years

2007

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

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.

Possible consequence

If the connecting rod breaks, the engine will stop and cannot be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2007 Yamaha Vino1 complaints
• 2007 Yamaha XF505 complaints