Yamaha Yzfr1m recalled over injury risk

Recall date

April 14, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recalls 2015 Yamaha Yzfr1m

Recall number

15V221000

Brand / firm

Yamaha

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 350 units

Why it was recalled

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.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.