2018 YAMAHA SR400 Recall

Campaign:

18V730000 on 10/21/2018

Component:

Engine and engine cooling:engine

Manufactured:

03/31/2014 - 07/30/2018

Affected:

1,902

Defect:

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.

Consequence:

An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Correction:

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.

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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