NHTSA Recall 08V461000: Connecting (steering)
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 4,800 vehicles. It affects 2 models including the Yamaha Vino.
| NHTSA campaign | 08V461000 |
|---|---|
| Component | STEERING › LINKAGES › ROD › RELAY › CONNECTING |
| Report received | September 11, 2008 |
| Owner notification | September 26, 2008 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Yamaha is recalling 4,800 my 2007 xf50 and xc50 motorcycles. A crack may develop on the connecting rod. If the engine continues to be run, the crack will develop further and the connecting rod may break.
Safety risk
If the connecting rod breaks, the engine will stop and cannot be restarted increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Dealers will disassemble the engine and the crankshaft will be replaced with one that has a properly heat-treated connecting rod. The recall began on september 26, 2008. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Notes
Customers may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to http://www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 08V461000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.