YAMAHA CY50N 2001: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V281000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA CY50N 2001
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2000-09-26 2000-09-21 2000-09-22

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Component: POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 300

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE DRAIN BOLT FOR THE TRANSMISSION OIL CAN COME LOOSE DURING OPERATION ALLOWING OIL TO FLOW OUT FROM THE DRAIN HOLE ONTO THE PAVEMENT.

Consequence

THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR TIRE TO SLIP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Remedy

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRAIN BOLT.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN SEPTEMBER 26, 2000. 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 1-800-6-YAMAHA '1-800-692-6242'.ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT '1-888-327-4236'.