Power train: manual transmission
- Component
- Power train: manual transmission
- Manufacturer
- YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
- Vehicles affected
- 35,553
- Reported to NHTSA
- 1978-02-17
- Owners notified
- 1978-02-06
Defect description
THE SHIFT CAM STOPPER BOLT LOCK TAB ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT PREVENT THE STOPPER BOLT FROM LOOSENING. THIS COULD ALLOW THE SHIFT DRUM TO MOVE LATERALLY.
Manufacturer remedy
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED LOCK TAB THAT WILL STOP THE STOPPER BOLT FROM LOOSENING, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.