How many recalls does the 1980 Yamaha Xt250 have?

The 1980 Yamaha Xt250 has 1 NHTSA safety recall campaign on record.

How do I check if my 1980 Yamaha Xt250 has an open recall?

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1980 Yamaha Xt250 Recalls

Recalls on record Updated July 2026

The 1980 Yamaha Xt250 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign affecting an estimated 7,000 vehicles. Recall repairs are always free at any authorized dealer. Last updated July 5, 2026.

Recall campaigns

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC 80V068000 1980-05-28 7,000 affected

Defect

ON CERTAIN VEHICLES THE BRAKE LININGS COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BRAKE SHOES DUE TO INSUFFICIENT BRAKE LINING BONDING.

Remedy

DEALER WILL REPLACE THE ORIGINAL BRAKE SHOES WITH SHOES NOT SUBJECT TO THIS DEFECT, FREE OF CHARGE.

Sources & methodology

Recall, complaint, and investigation records from official NHTSA datasets (FLAT_RCL, FLAT_CMPL, FLAT_INV), synced weekly. Counts reflect NHTSA records for the 1980 Yamaha Xt250 as of July 5, 2026. Complaint narratives are consumer-submitted and unverified. This page contains ads and affiliate links. Full methodology.