CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.
- Risk
- If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990120.
- 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
Certain 2018 motorcycles may have drive chain guard bolts that connect the guard to the swingarm loosen over time. The loose guard can contact the drive chain and break.
If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a hazard for you and other drivers and increasing the risk of a crash.
The repair is free. Yamaha will notify owners, and an authorized dealer will replace both chain guard mounting bolts at no cost. You can contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926, referencing recall number 990120, and check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha MT-07 | 2018 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha XSR700 | 2018 |