Purpose

I will try my best to provide detailed info on various cars and what is like to live with them, I have already produced a few for Jaguar-car-forums, I will do my best to be unbiased, but it will be hard for some cars. I will re-produce press releases and copy from other motoring news.
Showing posts with label drive shaft. Show all posts
Showing posts with label drive shaft. Show all posts

Wednesday, 7 January 2015

UK RECALL #15 - YAMAHA - Possible issues could cause the engine to seize.

Vehicle Details
Reference :RM/2014/036
Manufacturer Ref :MRM1436 
Make:YAMAHA
Model :YZ250F
Launch Date :28/11/2014
Numbers Involved :13
Build Start Date :
Build End Date :
Recall Details
Concern :ENGINE MAY SEIZE
Description :In extreme cases the engine balance shaft drive gears could break and cause the engine to lock. This can lead to an elevated risk to the rider and other road users.
Remedial Action :Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and fit new quality assured balance shaft drive gears.
Vehicle Id :CG34C0010903 to CG34C0011201
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)


Monday, 5 January 2015

UK RECALL #7 - CHEVROLET - Possible Loss of Transmission on the Spark Model.

Vehicle Details
Reference :R/2014/152
Manufacturer Ref :OSB14-16-060 
Make:CHEVROLET UK
Model :Spark
Launch Date :11/11/2014
Numbers Involved :2057
Build Start Date :10/05/2013
Build End Date :12/12/2013 
Recall Details
Concern :LOSS OF TRANSMISSION
Description :It has been identified that the transmission mounting could fail. This may allow the transmission to drop and cause the drive-shaft to disconnect, resulting in loss of drive to the road wheels.
Remedial Action :Recall all affected vehicles and replace the transmission mountings.
Vehicle Id :DC621940 to EC498152
Other Vehicles Affected (Click the vehicle to perform an extended search)