YAMAHA XVS950 2021: ENGINE

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V806000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA XVS950 2021
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-10-29 2021-10-15 2021-10-15

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990149

Component: ENGINE

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 233

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA "Yamaha" is recalling certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.

Consequence

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.