Rear suspension to motorcycles
Rear suspension to motorcycles was recalled on 28 September 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 0974/07. Injuries risk reported by Greece. The rear suspension on the motorcycles may collapse during riding due to the suspension arm breakage at its bearing mount area.
| Alert Number | 0974/07 |
| Brand | YAMAHA |
| Category | Motor vehicles |
| Risk Type | Injuries |
| Notifying Country | Greece |
| Country of Origin | Japan |
| Model Number | Motorcycles, model MT 01. Model code and frame number (PREFIX No):- 5YU1/5YU3/5YU4, RP121, (000301-011175),- 5YU8/5YUB, RP181, (000301- 0001239),- 5YU2/5YU5/5YU6, RP122, (000003-000438),- 5YU7, RP14N, (000002-000201),- 5YUD/5YUE, RP20N, (000003-000092). |
| Published | 28 September 2007 |
Risk Description
The rear suspension on the motorcycles may collapse during riding due to the suspension arm breakage at its bearing mount area. The affected area is constantly under stress from the press-fitted bearing. When the affected area is exposed to corrosive agents such as snow melting agent, the affected area develop cracks to the point of breaking the bearing area.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the manufacturerDate of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
The recall concerns YAMAHA MT 01 motorcycles, produced from 2005 to 2007.
⚠️ What Should You Do?
This recall involves a injuries hazard related to Rear suspension to motorcycles.
About this risk
This product has a design or manufacturing defect that can cause physical injuries such as cuts, bruises, fractures, or other bodily harm during normal use.
Recommended action
Stop using the product immediately. Check yourself and family members for any injuries. Store the product safely out of reach and contact the retailer or manufacturer for a replacement or refund.
Who is at risk?
All users, particularly children and elderly people who may be more vulnerable to injury.