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1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K Recall - Campaign #98V236000

 
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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.

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Motorcycle 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K
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
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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