Yamaha recalls over 50,000 motorcycles

Yamaha is recalling a staggering 53,814 motorcycles to replace a potentially faulty rear shock absorber.

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The recall affects the Yamaha TW200 (which wasn’t sold officially in the UK) built from 1987 to 2001. Just six complaints and one minor accident have prompted the huge recall, according to Yamaha.