Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #15V802000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 15V802000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Affecting model year 2015 yzfr1, yzfr1c, yzfr1mf and yzfr1mfc motorcycles manufactured august 1, 2014, to june 1, 2015 Includes 2,921 affected units, Transmission Gears may Break/Rear Wheel Lock Up, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015 yzfr1, yzfr1c, yzfr1mf and yzfr1mfc motorcycles manufactured august 1, 2014, to june 1, 2015

Defect 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.

Corrective Action

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 Overview

NHTSA ID: 15V802000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa

Report Received Date: 2015-11-30T00:00:00

Subject: Transmission gears may break/rear wheel lock up

Component: Power Train

Potentially Affected Units: 2,921

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 99100

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect 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.

Consequence Summary: If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: Yes

Completion Rate: 86.03

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NHTSA ID: 15V802000

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