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1997 Yamaha Ltjc TIRES:SIDEWALL Recall

Read the complete details of this Ltjc recall issued on Nov 07, 1989 by the NHTSA, including the number of motorcycles affected, consequence, proposed solution from Yamaha, and more.
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