Yamaha recall: Power train
What is wrong
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.
What could happen
If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Mt-07 2018
- Yamaha Xsr700 2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V483000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jul 19, 2018
- Owners notified
- Aug 3, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 3,493
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Sep 4, 2017 to Apr 30, 2018
- Part
- Power train › Driveline
- Maker's own recall number
- 990120
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.
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.