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🧸 Product FR January 27, 2023

yamaha — yxm700 véhicule utilitaire

un montage inadéquat du tuyau de frein arrière en métal sur le châssis peut le frotter contre l’arbre d’entraînement avant et l’usure. cela peut causer des fuites de liquide de frein sur la route, ainsi qu’une perte de contrôle du véhicule, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident. l...

Improper installation of the rear metal brake line on the frame may cause it to rub against the front drive shaft, leading to wear. This can result in brake fluid leaks on the road and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of an accident. Brake fluid leaks also pose an environmental hazard.
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70 days in total
May 19, 2026 July 28, 2026
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What is this? This is a notice about some Yamaha utility vehicles. A metal brake pipe may be fitted wrong. It can rub against the front drive shaft and wear out.

What's happening? If the pipe rubs through, brake fluid can leak. This can make the brakes fail and the vehicle hard to control. The fluid can also harm the environment.

Does this affect me? If you own or use one of these Yamaha vehicles in France, you may be at risk.

What should I do? Stop using the vehicle and ask a mechanic or Yamaha dealer to check the brake pipe right away.

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Type: automobiles et moyens de déplacement · Category: automobiles, motos, scooters · Hazard: blessures|environnement · un montage inadéquat du tuyau de frein arrière en métal sur le châssis peut le frotter contre l’arbre d’entraînement avant et l’usure. cela peut causer des fuites de liquide de frein sur la route, ainsi qu’une perte de contrôle du véhicule, ce qui augmente le risque d’accident. la fuite de liquide présente un risque pour l’environnement.

First published
January 27, 2023
Last refreshed by us
2 months ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/48290/rapex

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What is this product recall alert about?
yamaha — yxm700 véhicule utilitaire. Improper installation of the rear metal brake line on the frame may cause it to rub against the front drive shaft, leading to wear. This can result in brake fluid leaks on the road and loss of vehicle control, increasing the risk of an accident. Brake fluid leaks also pose an env...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on January 27, 2023 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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