NHTSA Campaign 15V221000
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Apr 14, 2015 · 350 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZFR1M | 2015 | 350 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 15V221000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.