2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V730000
1,902 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
- Potential units affected
- 1,902 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-10-16
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Yamaha SR400
- 2017 Yamaha SR400
- 2016 Yamaha SR400
- 2015 Yamaha SR400
What’s the problem?
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.
What could happen?
An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
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 began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.