YAMAHA YZFR6 2014: WHEELS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14V644000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZFR6 | 2014 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2014-10-30 | 2014-10-14 | 2014-10-14 |
Production Dates: 2014-08-01 - 2014-09-01
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990088
Component: WHEELS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 28
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. "Yamaha" is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.
If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990088.
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.
