NHTSA vehicle safety data

2001 Yamaha CY50N Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2001 Yamaha CY50N has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2001 Yamaha CY50N. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION:LUBRICANT

NHTSA #00V281000

Reported September 21, 2000 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Potentially affected: 300 vehicles

Defect description

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 consequence

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

Manufacturer 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).

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