Yamaha recall: Power train
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation , USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 WR250R motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 1, 2016. Due to an incorrect assembly process, the clutch push lever oil seal may crack, allowing engine oil to leak out.
What could happen
If oil leaks from the engine, the oil may get on the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch push lever oil seal, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990108.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Wr250R 2014–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V800000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Nov 3, 2016
- Owners notified
- Nov 11, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 2,550
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Aug 1, 2013 to Jun 1, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Clutch assembly
- Maker's own recall number
- 990108
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Yamaha recall: Electrical system Jun 29, 2015
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.