NHTSA recall campaign
00V281000
ManufacturerYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAReported2000-09-21Affected300 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE DRAIN BOLT FOR THE TRANSMISSION OIL CAN COME LOOSE DURING OPERATION ALLOWING OIL TO FLOW OUT FROM THE DRAIN HOLE ONTO THE PAVEMENT.
Risk
THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR TIRE TO SLIP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRAIN BOLT.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →