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NHTSARecalled Jul 19, 2018 · #18V483000

Drive Chain Guard Bolts may Loosen

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect

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Description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break. If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Drive Chain Guard Bolts may Loosen
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990120.

View the official CPSC notice