Power train: manual transmissionRecall 78V-037 · 1977–1978 Yamaha 750
YAMAHA INTERNATIONAL CORP recall 78V-037 covers 35,553 1977–1978 Yamaha 750 for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on February 17, 1978.
Source: NHTSA recall 78V037000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The fix
THE DEALER WILL INSTALL AN IMPROVED LOCK TAB THAT WILL STOP THE STOPPER BOLT FROM LOOSENING, WITHOUT CHARGE TO OWNER.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 1, 1976 to December 1, 1977. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.