NHTSA safety recall
Recall 98V236000: POWER TRAIN
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA · Reported to NHTSA Sep 29, 1998
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.
Check a VIN on NHTSA.govWhat this recall covers
NHTSA's campaign record, quoted as published
The defect
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.
The risk
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
The remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 2, 1998.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 1-800-962-7926.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
A safety recall is issued when a manufacturer or NHTSA determines that a vehicle has a safety-related defect or does not comply with a federal motor vehicle safety standard. Recall repairs are free. Whether a specific vehicle is covered depends on its VIN — a recall listed for a model year does not necessarily apply to every vehicle of that year.
Campaign details
Identifiers and dates as filed with NHTSA
- Manufacturer
- YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
- Manufacturer's campaign number
- Not recorded
- NHTSA campaign number
- 98V236000
- Units potentially affected
- 1,770
- Report received
- Sep 29, 1998
- Production range
- Not recorded
- Campaign type
- Vehicle
- Federal safety standard (FMVSS)
- Not recorded
Vehicles covered
2 model years across 2 models
Recalls apply to specific vehicles, not to every vehicle of a model year. Check your VIN with NHTSA or your manufacturer's dealer to confirm whether a recall affects your vehicle.