Recall 15V802000 — POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION Defect in 2015-2015 YAMAHA YZFR1C

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RECALL This recall affects up to 2,921 vehicles.

Recall Summary

NHTSA Campaign 15V802000
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Vehicles Affected 2,921
Component POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Date Notified
Affected Vehicles

Defect Description

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.

Safety 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.

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