1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #98V236000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K |
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| Manufacturer |
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/1900 - 1/1/1900 |
| Recalled on |
9/29/1998 |
| Influenced by |
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Owners Notified on |
10/2/1998 |
| # Affected |
1,770 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN |
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| Description |
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP. |
| Consequences |
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY. |
| Corrective action |
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS. |
| 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). |
| See also |
1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K Recall for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, COOLING SYSTEM
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