2014 YAMAHA YZFR6 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #14V644000
RECALL FOR WHEELS
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2014 YAMAHA YZFR6 |
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| Manufacturer |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Manufactured between |
8/1/2014 - 9/1/2014 |
| Recalled on |
10/14/2014 |
| Influenced by |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Owners Notified on |
10/30/2014 |
| # Affected |
28 |
| Recalled for |
WHEELS |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| 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 YZFR6 Recalls |
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