Defect Description For Recall
In The Transmission On Certain Motorcycles, The Second/Third Pinion Gear May Be Incorrectly Machined Which Could Cause Abnormal Wear That Eventually Results In A Broken Retainer Circlip.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
XV17PCR
Year
2002
Recall Campaign Number
03V309000
Component Description
Power Train:Manual Transmission
Effect Of Defect
If The Circlip Breaks, The Transmission Could Lock Up, Which Would Also Cause The Rear Wheel To Lock Up. This Could Result In Loss Of Control And A Crash, Possibly Resulting In Serious Injury Or Death.
Fix Defect
Yamaha Will Replace The Transmission Gears And Shafts With New Ones. Owner Notification Began On September 9, 2003. 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 1-800-88-Yamaha Or Visit Their Website At Www.Yamaha-Motor.Com.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20011001
End Of Manufacture
20030630
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
29139
Date Owners Notified
20030902
Initiated By
Odi
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20030826
Make Campaign Number
M2004-001