Yamaha · Canada · Mod
Yamaha Venture 600 (VT600), Vmax XT (VX6XT) +8 more: Engine
Affects Yamaha Venture 600 (VT600), Vmax XT (VX6XT), Venture 500 (VT500), Vmax XT (VX5XT), Vmax XT (VX7XT), Venture 700 (VT700), Vmax (VX700), Vmax (VX600), Venture XL 500 (VT500XLC), Vmax (VX500) · 1997–1999 — about 7K vehicles.
The hazard
On certain snowmobiles, the bolts securing the starter ring gear to the drive clutch could loosen and allow the starter ring gear to become jammed and break into pieces. This could result in personal injury to the operator and/or bystanders. Correction: Ring gear assemblies will be replaced.
What to do
Contact your dealer; the remedy details were not included in the filing.
Critical — crash/injury risk now
High — injury risk; see remedy
Moderate — fix at next service
Low — minor / informational