NHTSA Complaint #762423 — 1999 YAMAHA YAMAHA

SUSPENSION:REAR issue reported to NHTSA

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Complaint Details

ODI Number	762423
Vehicle	1999 YAMAHA YAMAHA
Component	SUSPENSION:REAR
Date of Incident	May 14, 2002
Date Filed	May 31, 2002
Mileage	N/A miles
Crash	No
Fire	No
Injuries	0
Deaths	0
Vehicle Towed	No
State	GA

Consumer Description

REAR END OF CYCLE HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES. ON LAST REPAIR, APPROX 1/4TH OF REAR WHEEL'S SPOKES SHATTERED AT 65 MPH NEARLY RESULTING IN INJURY TO MYSELF. THIS IS THE SECOND TIME THAT THE BIKE HAS HAD THIS FAILURE AT 65 MPH.

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