Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA: Safety Recalls in 2000

Updated on March 19, 2026.

There were 3 safety recalls made by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA in 2000. See the details of the recalls below.

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Data Source: NHTSA.

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September 21, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

YAMAHA/TRANSMISSION OIL DRAIN BOLT

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.

NHTSA ID: 00V281000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 300

Consequence Summary:

THIS COULD CAUSE THE REAR TIRE TO SLIP, WHICH COULD LEAD TO A CRASH AND RESULT IN PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL TIGHTEN THE DRAIN BOLT.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 13, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

YAMAHA//SIDESTAND SWITCH

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.

NHTSA ID: 00V076000

Component:

# of Units Affected: 17,146

Consequence Summary:

THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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March 13, 2000

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

YAMAHA/FRONT BRAKE PAD MATERIAL

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE PAD MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BACKING PLATE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION.

NHTSA ID: 00V077000

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

# of Units Affected: 5,313

Consequence Summary:

IF PAD SEPARATION OCCURS, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE FRONT BRAKE.

Corrective Action:

DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

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