Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA: Safety Recalls in 2016
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 4 safety recalls made by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA in 2016. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 12, 2016
(Campaign #: 990111)
Speed Sensor Wire may Break
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 XC155F SMAX scooters manufactured September 17, 2014, to October 27, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an insufficiently clamped speed sensor lead wire, causing the wire to fatigue and break.
NHTSA ID: 16V892000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 2,640
Consequence Summary:
If the speed sensor wire breaks, the speedometer will not work, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the speed sensor assembly, free of charge. The recall began on January 27, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990111.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 50.3
November 3, 2016
(Campaign #: 990108)
Clutch Lever Seal may Crack and cause Oil Leak
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.
NHTSA ID: 16V800000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 2,550
Consequence Summary:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 39.57
June 24, 2016
(Campaign #: 990105)
Clutch Pressure Plate Bearing may Fail
Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
NHTSA ID: 16V460000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 11,280
Consequence Summary:
If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.88
June 23, 2016
(Campaign #: 990105)
Oil Pump Drive Gear may Fail; Engine may Sieze
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
NHTSA ID: 16V459000
Component:
# of Units Affected: 11,280
Consequence Summary:
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 72.88
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