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- ENGINE
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.
- Risk
- 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.
- 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.nhtsa.gov.
What this recall means for you
The engine case can leak oil onto the rear tire. Oil on the tire can cause the motorcycle to lose control, which increases the risk of a crash.
The notice advises owners not to ride the motorcycle until it has been repaired. Authorized dealers will inspect the engine and replace it if needed, at no cost to the owner. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. To check whether your bike is affected, or for questions, contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 and reference recall number 990150.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha Bolt R-Spec XVS950 | 20202021 |
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