Known Recalls

Recall campaign · NHTSA 16V800000

Power train: clutch assembly

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 2016-11-03.

Recall campaignNHTSA 16V800000

Power train: clutch assembly

Component
Power train: clutch assembly
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Vehicles affected
2,550
Reported to NHTSA
2016-11-03
Owners notified
2016-11-11

Defect description

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.

Safety 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.

Manufacturer remedy

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.

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.

Scope of coverage

3 model years across 1 models.

ModelYears on record
YAMAHA WR250R2016 2015 2014

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.