NHTSA Recall 15V802000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V802000; Date: Nov. 30, 2015
If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Yamaha YZFR1; 2015 Yamaha Yzfr1c; 2015 Yamaha Yzfr1mf; 2015 Yamaha Yzfr1mfc
Component: Power Train:manual Transmission
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 2,921
Recall Summary:
Yamaha motor corporation, USA (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 yzfr1, yzfr1c, yzfr1mf and yzfr1mfc motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to June 1, 2015. The affected motorcycles have transmission gears that may fail.
How to Fix:
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 99100.
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: Dec 4, 2015
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