September 2008 Recall Notices
September 2008 recall notices
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued a recall notice for 2007 XC50 Vino Classic and XF50 C3 scooters. The connecting rod on these scooters may develop a crack which, if left unnoticed, may lead to a break, causing the engine to stop running.
An estimated 4,800 scooters may have a faulty connecting rod. Yamaha dealers will be able to fix the problem as of Sept. 25. Dealers will disassemble the engine and replace the crankshaft with one that has a heat-treated connecting rod. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Dealers will inspect the circuit breakers of affected motorcycles and, if necessary, tighten the terminal nuts and re-program the ECM at no charge. Owners may contact Polaris at 1-888-704-5290.
Triumph dealers will replace the faulty bolts on the estimated 372 Sprint ST 1050 motorcycles affected by the problem, beginning in November. Owners may contact Triumph at 1-678-539-8782.
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