1978 Yamaha 750 Recall Information and Defects
The 1978 Yamaha 750 has 1 active safety recalls issued by the NHTSA and Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. These critical defects primarily concern manual transmission. Review the full details below, including NHTSA and Manufacturer Campaign numbers.
Quick Jump to Recalls (1 Defects)
Defect #1: Manual Transmission Malfunction (MFR Campaign: )
NHTSA ID: 78V037000 | MFR Campaign Number:
Posted on: 1979-10-12
Description
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
Corrective Action
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
