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United States 98V236000

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

POWER TRAIN — YAMAHA/GEAR BACKING PLATE · September 29, 1998

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.

Risk

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

What owners should do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS.

Units 1770

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