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NHTSARecalled Nov 30, 2015 · #15V802000

Transmission Gears may Break/Rear Wheel Lock Up

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive

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

Product details

Product
Transmission Gears may Break/Rear Wheel Lock Up
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Model numbers
YZFR1, YZFR1C, YZFR1MF, YZFR1MFC
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice