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2018 Yamaha XSR700 Recalls, Ratings & Complaints

The 2018 Yamaha XSR700 has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 0 owner complaints on file as of October 16, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 2018 Yamaha XSR700. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

POWER TRAIN:DRIVELINE

NHTSA #18V483000

Reported July 19, 2018 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Potentially affected: 3,493 vehicles

Defect description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.

Safety consequence

If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.

Manufacturer remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990120.

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.

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