Rear: shock absorberRecall 15V-221 · 2015 Yamaha YZFR1m
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 15V-221 covers 350 2015 Yamaha YZFR1m for a rear: shock absorber problem, reported to NHTSA on April 14, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q3) shows 95% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 15V221000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
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.
The fix
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.
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.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
95%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 19, 2015 to March 23, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.