CarRecallWatch- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 motorcycles. The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.
- Risk
- An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. If oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. If oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
- 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
The engine oil line flare nut may not be tightened enough, which can let oil leak onto the rear tire. Oil on the tire can cause the rider to lose control and increases the risk of a crash.
An authorized Yamaha dealer will inspect the flare nut connection at no cost. If no oil is leaking, the nut will be tightened. If oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut tightened, free of charge. Yamaha will also notify owners directly. You can check whether your VIN has any open recalls, and you can contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha SR400 | 2015201620172018 |
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