2018 YAMAHA MT-07 — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
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Owner Complaints
1
Recall
2
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2018 YAMAHA MT-07
The 2018 YAMAHA MT-07 has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE. 2 technical service bulletins have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year.
Recalls for the 2018 YAMAHA MT-07
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2018 YAMAHA MT-07, potentially affecting up to 3,493 vehicles.
Recall 18V483000 — POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
| 3,493 vehicles affected
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.
Consequence: If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990120.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2018 YAMAHA MT-07
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2018 YAMAHA MT-07.
Safety Rating for the 2018 YAMAHA MT-07
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2018 YAMAHA MT-07 in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2018 YAMAHA MT-07
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 2 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2018 YAMAHA MT-07. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M2020-004 — STRUCTURE
The drive chain guard rattles while riding. There is a gap between the drive chain guard and rear arm bracket even when the mounting bolts are tightened. This allows the drive chain guard to move and make a rattling noise due to engine vibration and road conditions. To prevent the...
M2020-004 — POWER TRAIN
The drive chain guard rattles while riding. There is a gap between the drive chain guard and rear arm bracket even when the mounting bolts are tightened. This allows the drive chain guard to move and make a rattling noise due to engine vibration and road conditions. To prevent the...
NHTSA Investigations for the 2018 YAMAHA MT-07
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA MT-07
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