OFFICIAL NHTSA RECALL
78V037000
Power Train:manual Transmission
Reported Feb 17, 1978 · YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP
Summary
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.
Consequence
Not supplied in the source record.
Remedy
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.
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