NHTSA recall 96V033000
Suspension · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
February 12, 1996report date
4,348units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: The damper shaft of the rear shock can bend or break.
Why it matters: The shaft could fracture without warning causing a loss of control resulting in a vehicle crash.
The fix: Dealers will install a new style shock absorber assembly kit.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1995 Yamaha YZF600RG
- 1995 Yamaha YZF600RGC
- 1996 Yamaha YZF600RH
- 1996 Yamaha YZF600RHC
- Yamaha YZF600RG
- Yamaha YZF600RGC
- Yamaha YZF600RH
- Yamaha YZF600RHC
All model years NHTSA lists
1995 Yamaha Yzf600Rg, 1995 Yamaha Yzf600Rgc, 1996 Yamaha Yzf600Rh, 1996 Yamaha Yzf600Rhc.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 96V033000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.