NHTSA vehicle safety data
2015 Yamaha Yzfr1m
The 2015 Yamaha Yzfr1m has 1 NHTSA recall and 2 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2015 Yamaha Yzfr1m. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
SUSPENSION:REAR:SHOCK ABSORBER
NHTSA #15V221000Reported April 14, 2015 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Defect description
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.
Safety consequence
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.
Free manufacturer remedy
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.
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.