NHTSA Recall 14V644000
NHTSA Campaign Id 14V644000; Date: Oct. 14, 2014
If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2014 Yamaha YZFR6
Component: Wheel
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 28
Recall Summary:
Yamaha motor corporation, u. S. A. (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.
How to Fix:
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990088.
Recall Notes:
Owners may also contact the national highway traffic safety administration vehicle safety hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (tty 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 30, 2014
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