Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #03V309000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 03V309000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Includes 29,139 affected units, YAMAHA/MOTORCYCLES/REAR WHEEL LOCK UP, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Defect Summary

In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.

Corrective Action

Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. owner notification began on september 9, 2003. 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 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 03V309000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa

Report Received Date: 2003-08-26T00:00:00

Subject: Yamaha/motorcycles/rear wheel lock up

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 29,139

Details

MFR Campaign Number: M2004-001

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: In the transmission on certain motorcycles, the second/third pinion gear may be incorrectly machined which could cause abnormal wear that eventually results in a broken retainer circlip.

Consequence Summary: If the circlip breaks, the transmission could lock up, which would also cause the rear wheel to lock up. this could result in loss of control and a crash, possibly resulting in serious injury or death.

Corrective Action: Yamaha will replace the transmission gears and shafts with new ones. owner notification began on september 9, 2003. 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 1-800-88-yamaha or visit their website at www.yamaha-motor.com.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: N/A

Metadata

SID: row-neuf_g8u9-2th6

NHTSA ID: 03V309000

Position: N/A

Created At: 1742808662

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Updated At: 1742808662

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