Yamaha recall: Engine
Do not drive. NHTSA and the maker advise owners not to drive these vehicles until they are repaired.
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.
What could happen
Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990150.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Bolt R-Spec Xvs950 2020–2021
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 21V806000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 15, 2021
- Owners notified
- Oct 29, 2021
- Vehicles or items affected
- 233
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Engine
- Maker's own recall number
- 990149
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.nhtsa.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.