The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·13V416000·Announced 2013-09-11

Yamaha Recalls 2011 Vino Classic Motorcycles for Brake Shoe Defect

Yamaha is recalling 320 model year 2011 Vino Classic motorcycles because brake shoe linings may separate, reducing brake performance and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (brake failure) that increases the risk of a crash, which aligns with the 'Severe' criteria for significant injury/property-damage reports or structural defects.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2011 XC50A (Vino Classic) motorcycles manufactured from April 2011 through August 2011. The recall involves 320 vehicles.

The defect involves improper adhesion of the brake shoe linings, which may cause them to separate from the front and rear brake shoes. If this separation occurs, brake performance could be reduced, increasing the risk of a crash.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear brake shoes free of charge. The recall began on October 4, 2013. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA VINO CLASSIC (XC50A)
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
320

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • VINO CLASSIC (XC50A)

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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