Recall
Yamaha Yzfr1 — 15V802000
NHTSA ID
15V802000
Make
Yamaha
Model
Yzfr1
Years Affected
2015
Recall Date
2015-11-30
Component
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Units Affected
2,921
Completion Rate
—
Mfr Campaign No.
99100
Summary
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.
Consequence
If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.