CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation , USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 WR250R motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 1, 2016. Due to an incorrect assembly process, the clutch push lever oil seal may crack, allowing engine oil to leak out.
- Risk
- If oil leaks from the engine, the oil may get on the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch push lever oil seal, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990108.
- 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 clutch push lever oil seal may crack because of an assembly error, allowing engine oil to leak out of the engine. This affects certain motorcycles built between August 1, 2013, and June 1, 2016.
If oil leaks from the engine, it can get onto the rear tire. Oil on the tire can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Yamaha will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the clutch push lever oil seal free of charge. Owners can contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 (Yamaha recall number 990108), and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha WR250R | 201420152016 |
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