Yamaha YP400 recall: Rear brake may fail
Yes – some of these vehicles are being recalled
- What's wrong
- During manufacture of the rear brake hose the crimping not to specification which can lead to the connection failing when the brake is applied and loss of brake effort at the rear brake.
- What to do
- Contact a Yamaha dealer to book the free repair. Replace the rear brake hose with a countermeasure one.
Source: Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency (DVSA)
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What’s wrong
During manufacture of the rear brake hose the crimping not to specification which can lead to the connection failing when the brake is applied and loss of brake effort at the rear brake.
The fix
Replace the rear brake hose with a countermeasure one.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| YP400 | – | – | 4 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 26 January 2016. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.