NHTSA Recall 98V236000
NHTSA Campaign Id 98V236000; Date: Sep. 29, 1998
This condition can lead to rear wheel lock up increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Yamaha Yzfr1k; 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1kc
Component: Power Train
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 1,770
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The primary driven gear backing plate (clutch basket) can break causing the engine components to lock up.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install a new primary driven gear and related parts.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 2, 1998
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