# 1997 YAMAHA YFM3500 — SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
> NHTSA complaint `157140` · 1999-07-01 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
## Severity
- **Deaths:** 0
- **Injured:** 0
- **Fire:** No
- **Crash:** Yes
- **Police report:** No
- **Medical attention:** No
- **Vehicle towed:** No
## Vehicle
- **Make:** YAMAHA
- **Model:** YFM3500
- **Year:** 1997
- **Manufacturer:** Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- **Component:** SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
## Narrative
THE REAR BRAKE CALIPERS WERE IMPROPERLY WELDED TO THE REAR AXLE. THIS CAUSED THE VEHICLE TO HAVE NO BRAKING ABILITY. ALSO CAUSED A CRASH.  *AK
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