CarRecallWatch- Component
- SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1M motorcycles manufactured January 19, 2015, to March 23, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
- Risk
- If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any affected rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990095.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
A rear shock absorber on certain motorcycles may have been built improperly. The nut on the damper rod can loosen over time, which reduces the shock's damping and could allow the shock to come apart.
If the damper rod nut loosens, the shock absorber may not perform properly, which could cause a loss of vehicle control and raise the risk of a crash.
Dealers will inspect the motorcycle and replace any affected rear shock absorber free of charge. Yamaha will notify owners, or you can contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Check your VIN for open recalls to confirm whether your vehicle is included.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha YZFR1M | 2015 |
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