Yamaha Xjr1300: Primary Chain May Fail

Recalling firm

YAMAHA

Product

Vehicles: YAMAHA XJR1300. Units affected: 1,836

Reason

When HY-VO chain (Primary chain) is stretched due to high engine temperature the chain may come into contact with an oil nozzle due to insufficient clearance between the chain and oil nozzle. This can result in a broken tip of the oil nozzle which could become caught between the Primary chain and its sprockets if undetected this may result in the Primary chain failing and loss of drive. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the oil nozzle with a countermeasure one.

Category

vehicle recall

Country

United Kingdom

Agency

UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall date

2016-02-15

Status

Ongoing

Distribution

United Kingdom

Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/336c6219-9c61-48cf-83db-e5181f6f98d3