YAMAHA YZFR1M 2015: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V221000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA YZFR1M 2015
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2015-04-29 2015-04-14 2015-04-14

Production Dates: 2015-01-19 - 2015-03-23

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990095

Component: SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 350

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

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.

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.