CPSC recall 05-563, announced April 13, 2005, covers Yamaha PW80 and TT-R90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs (about 2,755 units). The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance. Free repair. Recall contact: call (800) 227-5963, or go to www.yamaha-motor.com.
Compare the model on your label, then check any serial numbers, date codes, and exclusions in the notice. A model match alone does not confirm that your unit is included.
Check the product label for these CPSC-listed model numbers: PW80, TTR90.
Which products are included?
Model year 2005 PW80 and TTR90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs. These 2005 model year ATVs have "Grizzly 125" written on both sides of the bodywork. The ATVs are either hunter green, steel blue, or Realtree Hardwoods® High Definition Camouflage. These 2005 model year off-road motorcycles have either "PW80" or "TT-R90" written on both sides of the bodywork. The off-road motorcycles are blue and white.
Confirm these details on the official CPSC noticeWhy it was recalled
The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance.
Incidents and injuries
Yamaha received no reports of incidents or injury involving separation of the rear brake shoe material.
Official remedy
Free repair. Registered owners of the affected units were notified directly by mail sent on October 1, 2004. Consumers who have already responded to the recall and had their units repaired do not need to take any further action. Consumers who have not already responded to the recall should stop using their off-road motorcycle or ATV immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule an appointment for repair.
Product and sales details
- Brand
- Yamaha Motor
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, California
- Product type
- Off-road recreational vehicles
- Recall number
- 05-563
- Units
- About 2,755 PW80 and TT-R90 Off-Road Motorcycles and about 850 Grizzly 125 ATVs
- Manufactured in
- Japan
- Sold at / sales period
- Yamaha dealers sold these Off-Road Motorcycles nationwide during 2004 for between $1,249 and $1,699. Yamaha dealers sold these ATVs nationwide during 2004 for between $3,099 and $3,349.
Yamaha PW80 and TT-R90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs
CPSC product type: Motorcycles/Dirt Bikes (Off-Road) & Accessories
Recall contact information
Call Yamaha at (800) 227-5963 between 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. ET everyday, or log on to the company's Web site at www.yamaha-motor.com
Verify phone numbers, hours, and websites on the current CPSC notice before contacting the firm.
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