2015 YAMAHA YZFR1 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #15V802000
RECALL FOR POWER TRAIN : MANUAL TRANSMISSION
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2015 YAMAHA YZFR1 |
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| Manufacturer |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2014 - 6/1/2015 |
| Recalled on |
11/30/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Owners Notified on |
12/4/2015 |
| # Affected |
2,921 |
| Recalled for |
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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. |
| See also |
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View All YAMAHA YZFR1 Recalls |
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