Recall 15V221000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER Defect in 2015-2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M
RECALL This recall affects up to 350 vehicles.
Recall Summary
| NHTSA Campaign | 15V221000 |
| Manufacturer | Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Vehicles Affected | 350 |
| Component | SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Date Notified | |
| Affected Vehicles |
Defect Description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1M motorcycles manufactured January 19, 2015, to March 23, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
Safety Consequence
If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any affected rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990095.
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