YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2000-09-21.
Recall campaignNHTSA 00V281000
Power train: manual transmission: lubricant
Component
Power train: manual transmission: lubricant
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Vehicles affected
300
Reported to NHTSA
2000-09-21
Owners notified
2000-09-26
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-6-YAMAHA (1-800-692-6242).ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.