NHTSA recall campaign
98V236000
ManufacturerYAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USAReported1998-09-29Affected1,770 vehicles
What was wrong
Defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.
Risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →