PRA number
2017/16223
Published date
Product description
Yamaha youth quad bike YFM90R (Raptor 90)
2016 & 2017 model years
2016 & 2017 model years
Reasons the product is recalled
Front and rear brake shoes in affected quad bikes (and these parts sold as spare parts) may contain asbestos.
The importation of asbestos or goods containing asbestos into Australia has been prohibited under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 since 31 December 2003.
The importation of asbestos or goods containing asbestos into Australia has been prohibited under the Customs (Prohibited Imports) Regulations 1956 since 31 December 2003.
The hazards to consumers
Available information indicates that these quad bikes so not pose a measurable health risk through normal use.
Exposure to asbestos can result in asbestos-related diseases.
Exposure to asbestos can result in asbestos-related diseases.
What consumers should do
Consumers should not perform any maintenance, repairs or modifications on these quad bikes that may contact or disturb the brake shoes.
Owners will be contacted about this recall by a letter to their Yamaha-registered address. Parts are expected to be available for repairs from the end of August 2017. From September 2017, owners of affected vehicles should contact their nearest Yamaha dealer to make an appointment to have the front and rear brake shoes replaced with parts that do not contain asbestos. This repair is conducted free of charge.
Further information is available by phoning 1300 593 600. You can locate your nearest Yamaha dealer by searching on http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/
Owners will be contacted about this recall by a letter to their Yamaha-registered address. Parts are expected to be available for repairs from the end of August 2017. From September 2017, owners of affected vehicles should contact their nearest Yamaha dealer to make an appointment to have the front and rear brake shoes replaced with parts that do not contain asbestos. This repair is conducted free of charge.
Further information is available by phoning 1300 593 600. You can locate your nearest Yamaha dealer by searching on http://www.yamaha-motor.com.au/
Supplier
Yamaha Motor Australia Pty Ltd
Traders who sold this product
Yamaha Dealer Network
Where the product was sold
Nationally
Recall advertisements and supporting documentation
Responsible regulator
Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is the responsible regulator for this recall.
