Recall 13V416 affects 320 2011 Yamaha XC50A (Vino Classic) motorcycles for separating brake shoe linings. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha is recalling 320 2011 XC50A (Vino Classic) motorcycles because poor adhesion can let the front and rear brake shoe linings separate. If that happens, braking performance can drop and crash risk rises; the Yamaha dealer repair will be free once available.
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What's wrong?
The brake shoes on the 2011 Yamaha XC50A (Vino Classic) are the friction parts inside the front and rear brake assemblies. Each shoe has a lining bonded to it, and that lining is the surface that presses against the brake surface when you squeeze the brake lever.
On motorcycles included in NHTSA campaign 13V416, the lining was not bonded to the brake shoe correctly. The adhesive connection can let go, so the lining separates from the metal shoe instead of staying fixed in place. Once that happens, the brake assembly no longer has the intended friction surface where Yamaha designed it to be.
There is no warning sign before failure. A brake can feel normal until the lining separates, so the VIN check and dealer repair path matter even if the motorcycle has not shown a change in brake feel.
Who's affected?
| 2011 Yamaha XC50A (Vino Classic) | brake system |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 320 |
Not every 2011 Yamaha XC50A (Vino Classic) scooter is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific scooter is included.
What's the safety risk?
If the brake shoe linings separate, braking performance drops and crash risk increases. Schedule the repair soon, and stop riding if the brakes feel reduced before your appointment. Repair will be free at any franchised Yamaha dealer once available.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2011 Yamaha XC50A (Vino Classic) is included in this recall.
- Use Yamaha's owner letter, if you have it, before scheduling service.
- Call Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 to confirm repair status and reference recall number 13V416.
- Contact a franchised Yamaha dealer for the free front and rear brake-shoe replacement that fixes brake linings separating from the shoes.
- Ride cautiously until the repair is complete. Leave extra following distance and avoid hard braking.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Yamaha technician replaces the front and rear brake shoes covered by the recall. The repair addresses brake shoe linings that can separate from the shoes because of improper adhesion. The dealer repair will be free once available for your VIN, with parts and labor covered under the recall. Ask the service desk to confirm that recall 13V416 applies to your 2011 XC50A (Vino Classic) before the work begins.
Timeline
| September 11, 2013 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| October 4, 2013 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 13V416?
Recall 13V416 covers 320 2011 Yamaha XC50A (Vino Classic) motorcycles built from April 2011 through August 2011 with brake shoe linings that can separate from the front and rear brake shoes. Yamaha dealers replace the front and rear brake shoes for free.
What should I do if my 2011 Yamaha XC50A (Vino Classic) is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 13V416. If it is, contact a franchised Yamaha dealer to schedule replacement of the front and rear brake shoes. Reference recall number 13V416 when you call. The repair is free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires manufacturers to repair safety defects at no cost, and Yamaha will replace the front and rear brake shoes free of charge at a Yamaha dealer.
What is the safety risk?
Brake shoe lining separation can reduce braking performance and increase crash risk. If your VIN is included, schedule the free brake-shoe replacement with a Yamaha dealer and ask the service desk about safe transport if the brakes feel weak.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/13V416000 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha customer service | 1-800-962-7926 |
| NHTSA recall # | 13V416 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 13V416000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Defect / Noncompliance Notice (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on June 2, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →