NHTSA Recall 00V281000: Lubricant (power train)
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 300 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Yamaha CY50N.
| NHTSA campaign | 00V281000 |
|---|---|
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION › LUBRICANT |
| Report received | September 21, 2000 |
| Owner notification | September 26, 2000 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Vehicle description: motorcycles. The drain bolt for the transmission oil can come loose during operation allowing oil to flow out from the drain hole onto the pavement.
Safety risk
This could cause the rear tire to slip, which could lead to a crash and result in personal injury or death.
Remedy
Dealers will tighten the drain bolt.
Notes
Owner notification began september 26, 2000. 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 1-800-6-yamaha (1-800-692-6242).also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
Vehicles covered by recall 00V281000
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.