THE SHIFT CAM STOPPER BOLT LOCK TAB ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES MAY NOT PREVENT THE STOPPER BOLT FROM LOOSENING
— Recall Campaign #78V037000
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.
The recall was influenced by the manufacturer with about 35,553 units affected.
NHTSA Safety Recall Notice
78V037000
| Manufacturer: | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
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| Recall date: | February 17, 1978 |
| NHTSA Campaign #: | 78V037000 |
| Units affected: | 35,553 |
- Description:
- 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.
- Consequeces:
- Corrective action:
- THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED LOCK TAB THAT WILL STOP THE STOPPER BOLT FROM LOOSENING, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
- 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.