Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA: Safety Recalls in 2015

Updated on March 31, 2026.

There were 5 safety recalls made by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA in 2015. See the details of the recalls below.

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November 30, 2015

(Campaign #: 99100)

Transmission Gears may Break/Rear Wheel Lock Up

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1, YZFR1C, YZFR1MF and YZFR1MFC motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to June 1, 2015. The affected motorcycles have transmission gears that may fail.

NHTSA ID: 15V802000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 2,921

Consequence Summary:

If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 99100.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: Yes

Completion Rate (%): 86.03

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September 23, 2015

(Campaign #: 990099)

Upper Triple Clamp may Fracture

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.

NHTSA ID: 15V593000

Component: STEERING

# of Units Affected: 16

Consequence Summary:

If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: Yes

Completion Rate (%): 100

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June 29, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Stator Coil Insulation May Become Damaged

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2008-2011 WR250X motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2011 and 2008-2015 WR250R motorcycles manufactured June 1, 2008, to June 1, 2015. In the affected motorcycles, the insulation on the stator coil, a component of the alternator, may become damaged and short circuit to due insufficient heat resistance.

NHTSA ID: 15V410000

Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM

# of Units Affected: 12,721

Consequence Summary:

If the stator coil is not insulated, the motorcyle will not charge and the battery will go dead, causing the engine to stall which increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the stator coil with one that has sufficient heat resistance, free of charge. The recall began on July 30, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 40.02

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April 14, 2015

(Campaign #: 990095)

Shock Absorber Damping Rod Nut may Loosen/Detach

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.

NHTSA ID: 15V221000

Component: SUSPENSION

# of Units Affected: 350

Consequence Summary:

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.

Corrective Action:

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.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 94.86

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March 25, 2015

(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))

Shift Cam Segment Stopper may Fracture

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 FJ-09 (FJ09F/FC), FZ-09 (FZ09F/FC), FZ6R (FZ6RF/FC), Super Tenere (XTZ12F/FC), Super Tenere ES (XTZ12EF/EFC), and R6 (YZF-R6) motorcycles manufactured September 1, 2014, to November 17, 2014. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured shift cam segment stopper, having a sharp edge on the inside of the bend instead of a smooth radius. As a result, the stopper can crack and possibly fracture at this sharp edge.

NHTSA ID: 15V176000

Component: POWER TRAIN

# of Units Affected: 4,900

Consequence Summary:

If the stopper fractures, the transmission may not shift properly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action:

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the shift shaft assembly with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on April 6, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

Park Outside Advisory: No

Do not Drive Advisory: No

Completion Rate (%): 92.51

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