Yamaha Recall 18V730000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Engine

NHTSA recall 18V730000 · announced October 16, 2018 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 1,902 units affected

The problem

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 motorcycles. The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.

The risk

An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. If oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. If oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

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

• 2015 Yamaha Sr400
• 2016 Yamaha Sr400
• 2017 Yamaha Sr400
• 2018 Yamaha Sr400

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