NHTSA Campaign 00V281000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT
Issued by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA · Reported Sep 21, 2000 · 300 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR TIRE TO SLIP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRAIN BOLT.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | CY50N | 2001 | 300 |
| YAMAHA | JOG | 2001 | 300 |
| YAMAHA | RIVA | 2001 | 300 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 00V281000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.