Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #14V644000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 14V644000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Affecting model year 2014 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured august 1, 2014, to september 1, 2014 Includes 28 affected units, Front And Rear Wheel Insufficient Hardness, component: WHEELS, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2014 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured august 1, 2014, to september 1, 2014

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 14V644000
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Report Received Date: 2014-10-14T00:00:00
Subject: Front and rear wheel insufficient hardness
Component: Wheels
Potentially Affected Units: 28

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 990088
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect 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.
Consequence Summary: 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.
Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 96.43

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