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NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V730
Manufacturer Yamaha
Motor Corporation, USA
Components ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Potential Number of Units Affected 1,902
Insufficiently Tightened Engine Oil Hose Flare Nut
An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Summary
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.
Remedy
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 is expected to begin October 29, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
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.
Miscellaneous Document – Regarding: Certain 2015 through 2018 model SR400 Motorcycles, Oil Line Leak Inspection and Repair, Factory Modification Campaign.
October 15, 2018
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Recall Acknowledgement
October 24, 2018
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