Recall 15V802000: 2015 Yamaha YZFR1, 2015 Yamaha YZFR1C, 2015 Yamaha YZFR1MF +1 more

Updated from NHTSA data · How we count

Do not drive: NHTSA and the manufacturer advise owners not to drive these vehicles until the remedy is completed.

Report date
Nov 30, 2015
Vehicles affected
2,921
Models
4
Initiated by
Manufacturer

The problem

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.

The risk

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

The fix

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.

Affected vehicles

  • 2015 Yamaha YZFR1
  • 2015 Yamaha YZFR1C
  • 2015 Yamaha YZFR1MF
  • 2015 Yamaha YZFR1MFC

Details

NHTSA campaign
15V802000
Manufacturer campaign
99100
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Owner letters
Dec 4, 2015
Components
Power train:manual transmission (Transmission & Drivetrain)

Recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. To see if your vehicle is included, enter your VIN at NHTSA.gov or call the manufacturer.

Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) Office of Defects Investigation public data. Complaints are submitted by owners and are not verified by NHTSA or by us; a complaint does not prove a defect exists. Methodology