The Recall Desk
HighCPSC·05563·Announced 2005-04-13

Yamaha Recalls 2005 Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs for Brake Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2005 PW80, TT-R90, and Grizzly 125 models because rear brake shoe material may separate, affecting braking performance.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural defect affecting braking performance on vehicles, which poses a risk of harm, but the source explicitly states that no injuries or incidents have been reported.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. is recalling approximately 2,755 model year 2005 PW80 and TT-R90 off-road motorcycles and 850 Grizzly 125 ATVs. The recall addresses a defect where the rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, which adversely affects rear braking performance.

The affected motorcycles are blue and white with "PW80" or "TT-R90" written on the bodywork. The affected ATVs are hunter green, steel blue, or Realtree Hardwoods High Definition Camouflage with "Grizzly 125" written on the bodywork. These vehicles were sold nationwide by Yamaha dealers in 2004.

Yamaha has not received reports of incidents or injuries involving the separation of the rear brake shoe material. Consumers who have not already responded to the recall should stop using their vehicles immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule a free repair. Registered owners were notified by mail on October 1, 2004.

The recalled product

Product
Yamaha PW80 and TT-R90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, California
Category
Vehicle — Off-Road Motorcycle / ATV
Hazard
Affected units
2,755

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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