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

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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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