Engine and engine cooling: engineRecall 18V-730 · 2015–2018 Yamaha SR400
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 18V-730 covers 1,902 2015–2018 Yamaha SR400 for a engine and engine cooling: engine problem, reported to NHTSA on October 16, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 23% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V730000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
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.
The fix
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.
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
23%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from April 1, 2014 to July 31, 2018. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.