Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #15V221000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V221000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Affecting model year 2015 yzfr1m motorcycles manufactured january 19, 2015, to march 23, 2015 Includes 350 affected units, Shock Absorber Damping Rod Nut may Loosen/Detach, component: SUSPENSION, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015 yzfr1m motorcycles manufactured january 19, 2015, to march 23, 2015
Defect Summary
Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 yzfr1m motorcycles manufactured january 19, 2015, to march 23, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
Corrective Action
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any affected rear shock absorbers, free of charge. the recall began on april 29, 2015. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990095.