CPSC, Yamaha Motor Corp., U.S.A. Announce Recall Reminder for Off-Road Motorcycles and ATVs

Model year 2005 PW80 and TTR90 Off-Road Motorcycles and Grizzly 125 ATVs. These 2005 model year ATVs have "Grizzly 125" written on both sides of the bodywork. The ATVs are either hunter green, steel blue, or Realtree Hardwoods® High Definition Camouflage. These 2005 model year off-road motorcycles have either "PW80" or "TT-R90" written on both sides of the bodywork. The off-road motorcycles are blue and white.. Recalled by Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. of Cypress, California. Units affected: About 2,755 PW80 and TT-R90 Off-Road Motorcycles and about 850 Grizzly 125 ATVs.

The rear brake shoe material could separate due to improper adhesive curing, adversely affecting rear braking performance.

Free repair. Registered owners of the affected units were notified directly by mail sent on October 1, 2004. Consumers who have already responded to the recall and had their units repaired do not need to take any further action. Consumers who have not already responded to the recall should stop using their off-road motorcycle or ATV immediately and contact an authorized Yamaha dealer to schedule an appointment for repair.

This recall was issued by the CPSC on April 13, 2005. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 05563.