VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – YAMAHA/GEAR BACKING PLATE
| Report Received Date | 09/29/1998 |
| NHTSA ID | 98V236000 |
| Consequence Summary | 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. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1770 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=98V236000) |
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