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Recall 15V-802: 2015 Yamaha Yzfr1, 2015 Yamaha YZFR1C and 2 more

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall for power train, reported to NHTSA on Nov 30, 2015, covering about 2,921 vehicles.

Do not drive this vehicle until the recall repair is done.
NHTSA number
15V-802
Report date
Nov 30, 2015
Vehicles affected
2,921
Owners notified
Dec 4, 2015

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.

Recall details

ManufacturerYamaha Motor Corporation, USA
ComponentPower Train › Manual Transmission
Recall started bythe manufacturer
NHTSA campaign number15V802000

Vehicles in this recall

VehicleModel years
Yamaha Yzfr12015All years
Yamaha YZFR1C2015All years
Yamaha YZFR1MF2015All years
Yamaha YZFR1MFC2015All years

Not every vehicle of these model years is included. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls ↗ or ask a dealer.

Frequently asked questions

What is recall 15V-802?

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.

How is recall 15V-802 fixed?

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.

Is the recall repair free?

Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at authorized dealers. Check whether your vehicle is included with its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.