NHTSA Campaign 16V800000

POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY

Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Nov 3, 2016 · 2,550 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
YAMAHA WR250R 2014 2,550
YAMAHA WR250R 2015 2,550
YAMAHA WR250R 2016 2,550

Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V800000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.