2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
3
Owner Complaints
1
Recall
4
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M
The 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M has received a total of 3 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There has been 1 recall campaign affecting this vehicle, covering issues with SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER. 4 technical service bulletins have been issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA for this model year. The most commonly reported problems involve the Engine (1 complaint), Power Train (1 complaint), and Suspension (1 complaint).
Recalls for the 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M
NHTSA has recorded 1 recall for the 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M, potentially affecting up to 350 vehicles.
Recall 15V221000 — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
| 350 vehicles affected
Defect: 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.
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...
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M
3 complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M. Below is a breakdown by vehicle component.
| Component | Complaints | Crashes | Fires | Injuries | Deaths |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engine | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Power Train | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Suspension | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Most Recent Complaints
YAMAHA HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON A SERIOUS GEARBOX PROBLEM STATING THAT THE GEARBOX MAY FAIL AND LOCK. THEY ARE TELLING PEOPLE DO NOT RIDE NO ONE IS RECEIVING ANY INFORMATION FROM YAMAHA UNLESS THY ARE FINDING OUT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTACTING YAMAHA DIRECTLY. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING FAULT AND YET THEY ARE DRAGGING THEIR FEET AND SUPPLYING NO DECENT INFORMATION TO OWNERS. FURTHERMORE THEY ARE NOT HELPING ANYONE RETURN THEIR VEHICLES FOR REPAIR WHEN THEY CANNOT BE RIDDEN TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED IN GOOD FAITH AND IS NOW NOT FIT FOR THE PURPOSE IT WAS INTENDED FOR, LET ALONE POTENTIALLY LETHAL. THEY HAVE ISSUED A BULLETIN TO DEALERS BUT IT APPEARS HAVE NOT REQUESTED DEALERS CONTACT CUSTOMERS AS A MATTER OF URGENCY. ENCLOSED IA PAGE 1 FROM A COPY OF THE BULLETIN ( I HAVE THE REST). YOU WILL SEE THEY SAY THEY ARE ADVISING CUSTOMERS AND YET, AS OF WRITING, I CAN FIND NO ONE WHO HAS RECEIVED IT. *TR
YAMAHA HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON A SERIOUS GEARBOX PROBLEM STATING THAT THE GEARBOX MAY FAIL AND LOCK. THEY ARE TELLING PEOPLE DO NOT RIDE NO ONE IS RECEIVING ANY INFORMATION FROM YAMAHA UNLESS THY ARE FINDING OUT VIA SOCIAL MEDIA AND CONTACTING YAMAHA DIRECTLY. THIS IS A POTENTIALLY LIFE THREATENING FAULT AND YET THEY ARE DRAGGING THEIR FEET AND SUPPLYING NO DECENT INFORMATION TO OWNERS. FURTHERMORE THEY ARE NOT HELPING ANYONE RETURN THEIR VEHICLES FOR REPAIR WHEN THEY CANNOT BE RIDDEN TO A REPAIR FACILITY. THIS MOTORCYCLE WAS PURCHASED IN GOOD FAITH AND IS NOW NOT FIT FOR THE PURPOSE IT WAS INTENDED FOR, LET ALONE POTENTIALLY LETHAL. THEY HAVE ISSUED A BULLETIN TO DEALERS BUT IT APPEARS HAVE NOT REQUESTED DEALERS CONTACT CUSTOMERS AS A MATTER OF URGENCY. ENCLOSED IA PAGE 1 FROM A COPY OF THE BULLETIN ( I HAVE THE REST). YOU WILL SEE THEY SAY THEY ARE ADVISING CUSTOMERS AND YET, AS OF WRITING, I CAN FIND NO ONE WHO HAS RECEIVED IT. *TR
RECEIVED A PHONE CALL NOTIFYING NOT TO RIDE THE BIKE; PENDING YAMAHA "INTENT TO RECALL". IMPROPERLY ASSEMBLED REAR SHOCK COULD RESULT IN LOSS OF CONTROL AND CRASH. REAR SHOCK NEED TO BE REPLACED. NO FORMAL NOTICE, NO RECALL ISSUED TO DATE, NO PROJECTED DATE FOR ISSUE OF RECALL OR PARTS AVAILABILITY. TOTAL OPEN ENDED, BUT I HAVE AN INOPERABLE NEW $22,000.00 VEHICLE THAT CANNOT BE USED. I NEED RESOLUTION NOW> *TR
Safety Rating for the 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA has issued 4 technical service bulletins (TSBs) for the 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M. TSBs are notices sent by manufacturers to their dealers describing a known issue and the recommended repair procedure.
M2015-013R — POWER TRAIN:AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
SUMMARY TO BE PROVIDED ON A FUTURE DATE.
TB-M-2015-011 — VISIBILITY:REARVIEW MIRRORS/DEVICES:EXTERIOR
YAMAHA MC: CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES EXPERIENCE, ON REAR VIEW MIRRORS, AN EXCESSIVE VIBRATION, WHILE DRIVING, DUE TO SPRING WASHERS, OF PIVOT POINTS, BEING INSTALLED INCORRECTLY CAUSING FREE PLAY. MODEL 2015 YZF-R1F, YZF-R1MF. *PE
TB-M-2015-008 — ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:SOFTWARE
YAMAHA MC: COMMUNICATION CONTROL UNIT (CCU) IN SOME MOTORCYCLES MAY EXPERIENCE A SOFTWARE GLITCH THAT PREVENTS CCU TO POWER DOWN AND ALSO WITH KEY OFF, CAUSES DISCHARGE OF BATTERY. MODEL 2015 YZF-R1M. *PE
TB-M2015-003RA — SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
YAMAHA MC: TSB CONTAINS AN OWNER'S NOTIFICATION LETTER. SELECT DOCUMENT SEARCH BUTTON BELOW. SOME MOTORCYCLES WERE NOT MANUFACTURED WITH CORRECT REAR SHOCK ABSORBER PISTON ROD NUT AND POSSIBILITY OF THE PISTON ROD NUT LOOSEN, CAUSING POOR HANDLING. MODEL 2015 YZFR1MF/FC. *PE
NHTSA Investigations for the 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
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