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NHTSARecalled Oct 14, 2014 · #14V644000

Front And Rear Wheel Insufficient Hardness

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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. 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.

Product details

Product
  • Front And Rear Wheel Insufficient Hardness
  • 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Model numbers
2014 Yamaha
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice