Make : YAMAHA | Model : YZFR1KC | Year : 1998 |
Build Dates : - | ||
NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 98V236000 | ||
Date Owners Notified: 19981002 | Date Received by ODI: 19980929 | Date Added to Database: 19980929 |
Manufacturer(s) Involved: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | ||
Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | ||
Manufacturer Campaign Number: | ||
Component: POWER TRAIN | ||
Potential Number of Units Affected: 1770 | ||
Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP. |
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Consequence:
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS. |
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Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
Notes:
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