Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 21V806
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Units affected
- 233
- Recall opened
- Oct 29, 2021
- Report date
- Oct 15, 2021
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990149
- Type
- Vehicle
Affected vehicles (1)
- YAMAHA XVS9502020–2021
Component / system
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.
Risk / consequence
Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Chronology of events
In learly October, Yamaha Motor Corporation USA was informed by the manufacturer, Yamaha Motor Co., LTD that such a condition exists. This was determined pursuant to quality control review, testing and a review of foreign models that use substantially similar part design.
Notification schedule
- Dealer notification
- OCT 29, 2021 - NOV 01, 2021
- Owner notification
- OCT 29, 2021 - NOV 01, 2021
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V806000. Always confirm recall status and remedy availability with the manufacturer or a dealer using your VIN.