Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #18V730000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 18V730000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Affecting 2015-2018 yamaha sr400 motorcycles Includes 1,902 affected units, Insufficiently Tightened Engine Oil Hose Flare Nut, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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2015-2018 yamaha sr400 motorcycles

Defect Summary

Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 yamaha sr400 motorcycles. the engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.

Corrective Action

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. if oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. if oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. the recall began october 31, 2018. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 18V730000
Report Received Date: 2018-10-16T00:00:00
Subject: Insufficiently tightened engine oil hose flare nut
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling
Potentially Affected Units: 1,902

Details

MFR Campaign Number: NR (Not Reported)
Recall Type: Vehicle
Defect Summary: Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 yamaha sr400 motorcycles. the engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.
Consequence Summary: An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. if oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. if oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. the recall began october 31, 2018. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No
Do Not Drive: No
Completion Rate: 22.61

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