NHTSA vehicle safety data
2005 Yamaha YW50T Recalls & Complaints
The 2005 Yamaha YW50T has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 2 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2005 Yamaha YW50T. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
2005 Yamaha YW50T owner complaints
Owners have filed 2 complaints with NHTSA about the 2005 Yamaha YW50T, describing incidents dated July 4, 2005 to August 6, 2005.
Most-cited components
- Fuel/Propulsion System 2 complaints
Of the 2 complaints on file, 1 reports a crash and 1 a fire; across both complaints, owners report 2 injuries (owner-reported, not verified by NHTSA).
Newest complaints
ODI #10138478 · Filed
DRIVING 2005 YAMAHA WARRIOR MOTORCYCLE WHEN GAS LEAK AND FIRE OCCURRED, RESULTING IN SERIOUS BURN INJURIES. *JB
ODI #10132193 · Filed
MOTORCYLCE VAPOR LOCKING PROBLEMS WITH 2005 ROAD STAR WARRIOR, SAFETY POTENTIAL FOR STALLING IN TRAFFIC. THIS COULD CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF RUN OVER. *NM
YAMAHA/REAR BRAKE SHOE
NHTSA #04V475000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Drum — Shoes/Linings · NHTSA notice
Reported October 1, 2004 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Potentially affected: 3,620 vehicles
Yamaha campaign M2004-020 · Owners notified October 8, 2004 · Vehicles built August 1, 2004 – September 24, 2004 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES AND SCOOTERS, THE REAR BRAKE SHOE MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE DUE TO IMPROPER ADHESIVE CURING.
Safety consequence
IF SUCH SEPARATION OCCURS DURING OPERATION, BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE REAR WHEEL WILL BE REDUCED OR LOST, WHICH COULD CAUSE A CRASH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE REAR BRAKE SHOES. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 8, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-889-2624.
Notes
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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