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Yamaha · Canada · High

Yamaha Thundercat (YZF600R): Suspension

Affects Yamaha Thundercat (YZF600R) · 1995–1996 — about 518 vehicles.

The hazard

THE REAR SHOCK ABSORBER DAMPER SHAFT MAY BEND AND POSSIBLY BREAK DURING OPERATION. THIS COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND AN ACCIDENT. CORRECTION: REAR SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY WILL BE REPLACED WITH A NEW STYLE ASSEMBLY.

What to do

Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational