YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP: Safety Recalls in 1980

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP in 1980. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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May 28, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

BRAKES:HYDRAULIC:SHOE AND DRUM SYSTEM:SHOES

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE BRAKE LININGS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE SHOES DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BRAKE LINING BONDING.

NHTSA ID: 80V068000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 7,000

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL BRAKE SHOES WITH SHOES NOT SUBJECT TO THIS DEFECT, FREE OF CHARGE.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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May 13, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

SUSPENSION:SINGLE AXLE:REAR:CONTROL ARM

THE SWING ARM SUPPORTING THE REAR WHEEL OF THE MOTORCYCLE COULD BEND OR FRACTURE UNDER EXTRAORDIN ARY BRAKING CONDITIONS OR ABUSE.

NHTSA ID: 80V058000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 17,500

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL SWING ARM WITH AN ARM NOT SUBJECT TO THIS DEFECT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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April 1, 1980

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

FUEL:FUEL PUMP

THE FUEL PETCOCK, WHICH CONTROLS THE FUEL SUPPLY FROM THE GAS TANK TO THE CARBURETOR, MAY BE DEFECTIVE. THE INVOLVED PETCOCK CONTAINS A RUBBER DIAPHRAGM. IN THE EVENT THAT A HOLE DEVELOPS, FUEL MAY BE MISDIRECTED AND MAY MANIFEST ITSELF IN A FUEL LEAK IN THE PETCOCK HOUSING.

NHTSA ID: 80V040000

Component: FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE

# of Units Affected: 114,375

Consequence Summary:

Corrective Action:

DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED FUEL PETCOCK WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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