Does the 1983 Yamaha XC180KC have any recalls?

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.

How do I check if my 1983 Yamaha XC180KC recall has been fixed?

Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Yamaha dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.

How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 Yamaha XC180KC?

0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.

1983 Yamaha XC180KC recalls

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026

For the 1983 Yamaha XC180KC. These apply to the model and year, not to one particular vehicle: check your VIN to see whether yours is included and whether it has been repaired.

Has your Yamaha been repaired?

Recalls here come from NHTSA’s records for the model and year. Not every vehicle of a model is included in every recall, and this site can’t see whether a repair has been done. Only a VIN lookup can tell you that.

Check your VIN with NHTSA

NHTSA’s VIN search doesn’t show recalls that were already repaired, recalls more than 15 years old, or some small manufacturers’ recalls. A Yamaha dealer can also check your VIN. Recall repairs are free.

1983 Yamaha XC180KC recalls, newest first

June 8, 1983NHTSA 83V0610008,669 vehicles potentially affected

Service brakes, hydraulic

Summary: Front wheel brake shoes may not have been machined properly. The front wheel compression bar and one of its components, a bushing, along with the brake cable may become damaged and displaced.
Remedy: Dealer will inspect front wheel brake shoes and if necessary, a properly machined brake shoe will be installed along with a new brake cable.

This recall on nhtsa.gov

Owner complaints

No owner complaints about the 1983 Yamaha XC180KC were found in NHTSA’s complaint data.

Other Yamaha XC180KC years

1983 (1)

Other 1983 Yamaha models

Questions

Does the 1983 Yamaha XC180KC have any recalls?: 1 recall found in NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026, covering: service brakes, hydraulic. Recalls apply to the model and year; whether a particular vehicle is included, and whether it has been repaired, depends on its VIN.
How do I check if my 1983 Yamaha XC180KC recall has been fixed?: Enter your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask a Yamaha dealer. Recall repairs are free. NHTSA's VIN search doesn't list recalls that were already repaired.
How many complaints have owners filed about the 1983 Yamaha XC180KC?: 0 complaints filed with NHTSA. Complaints are unverified reports from the public that NHTSA uses to decide what to investigate.