Yamaha Recall 16V800000: Power Train, Clutch Assembly

NHTSA recall 16V800000 · announced November 3, 2016 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 2,550 units affected

The problem

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.

The risk

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.

What to do

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.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2014 Yamaha Wr250r
• 2015 Yamaha Wr250r
• 2016 Yamaha Wr250r

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.