YAMAHA 750 1978: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 78V037000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | 750 | 1978 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1978-02-06 | 1978-02-17 | 1979-10-12 |
Production Dates: 1976-02-01 - 1977-12-01
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 35553
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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 DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED LOCK TAB THAT WILL STOP THE STOPPER BOLT FROM LOOSENING, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
