NHTSA Recall 78V037000
NHTSA Campaign Id 78V037000; Date: Feb. 17, 1978
Recalled Vehicles:
1977 Yamaha 750; 1978 Yamaha 750
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Yamaha International Corp
Affected Units:: 35,553
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
The dealer will install an improved lock tab that will stop the stopper bolt from loosening, without charge to owner.
Recall Notes:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. System: power train; shift cam stopper bolt lock. Consequences of defect: if this occurs, the transmission may engage more thanone gear, causing lockup of the transmission and rear wheel, which could leadto a vehicle accident.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Feb 6, 1978
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