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Motorcycle/spare part Yamaha “Engine protection low” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01226/24
Summary
The protector can prevent the foot brake lever to be sufficiently activated when pressed, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, creating a risk of accident and injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
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Product
Motorcycle/spare part — Yamaha
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Name / model
- Engine protection low
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycle/spare part
- Production dates: 01.06.2014 - 30.03.2023
- Recall information: https://www.yamaha-motor.eu/de/de/service-support/general-support-enquiries
What is the risk?
- The protector can prevent the foot brake lever to be sufficiently activated when pressed, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, creating a risk of accident and injury. The product does not comply with the Regulation on the approval and market surveillance of two- or three-wheel vehicles and quadricycles.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ManufacturerCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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