Yamaha recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 motorcycles. The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.
What could happen
An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. If oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. If oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Sr400 2015–2018
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V730000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 16, 2018
- Owners notified
- Oct 31, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,902
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Apr 1, 2014 to Jul 31, 2018
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling › Engine
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.