The risk
The product poses a risk of injuries because, in some cases, if the front brake hose is not properly fitted it might come out of its support on the front suspension bracket. In this case, the brake hose could be pinched between the under bracket and the front fork stopper. As a consequence, the front brake hose may be damaged and affect the efficiency of the front brake.
Product: The product is a scooter-type motor vehicle. The units affected have chassis numbers in the following ranges:YAMAHA VG5SA091000030106 to VG5SA091003012103VG5SA094000000591 to VG5SA094000008258MBK :VG5SA092000052729 to VG5SA092003011066VG5SA095000000505 to VG5SA095000000529:
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Measures taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): Other Category of measure(s): Voluntary corrective actions taken by the importer.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Other injuries alerts in 2008
122 of the 167 motor vehicle alerts published in 2008 concerned the same risk.
| 1500/08 26 Dec 2008 | Porsche |
| 1506/08 26 Dec 2008 | Triumph |
| 1507/08 26 Dec 2008 | Fiat |
| 1508/08 26 Dec 2008 | Fiat |
| 1490/08 19 Dec 2008 | Volkswagen |
| 1389/08 5 Dec 2008 | Volkswagen |
| 1407/08 5 Dec 2008 | OPEL |
| 1417/08 5 Dec 2008 | RENAULT |
Who notified alerts in 2008
| Notifying country | Alerts |
|---|---|
| Greece | 64 |
| Germany | 43 |
| Spain | 13 |
| Poland | 13 |
| Sweden | 10 |
| United Kingdom | 7 |
Safety Gate (European Commission) · CC0 · all alerts of 2008