Yamaha Motor Corporation , USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 WR250 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.
CONSEQUENCE:
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.
REMEDY:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch push lever oil seal, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin in November 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’s number for this recall is 990108.
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.
MANUFACTURER RECALL ACKNOWLEDGEMENT PDF: rcak-16v800-9222
SAFETY DEFECT PART 573 NON-COMPLIANCE NOTICE: rclrpt-16v800-3534
REMEDY INSTRUCTIONS AND TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: rcrit-16v800-4146
FACTORY MODIFICATION CAMPAIGN NOTIFICATION: rmisc-16v800-5689
Report Receipt Date: NOV 03, 2016
NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V800000
Component(s): POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected: 2,550
Vehicle Make Model Year(s)
- YAMAHA WR250R 2014-2016
