EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
MOTORCYCLE Yamaha “XMax 400” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1490/13
Summary
null There may be a problem with the metal sleeve joint of the rear brake tube. As a result the brake tube may detach from the metal sleeve joint, causing a loss of braking force which could lead to an accident.
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Product
MOTORCYCLE — Yamaha
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Name / model
- XMax 400 · YP400R
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- 400 cc motorcycle. Chassis numbers from 0001600 to 0002424
- Production dates: N/A
What is the risk?
- null There may be a problem with the metal sleeve joint of the rear brake tube. As a result the brake tube may detach from the metal sleeve joint, causing a loss of braking force which could lead to an accident.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 14/10/2013
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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