Defect Description For Recall
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha) Is Recalling Certain Model Year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 Motorcycles Manufactured August 1, 2014, To September 1, 2014. The Front And Rear Wheels Of The Affected Motorcycles May Have Been Manufactured With Insufficient Hardness.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
YZFR6
Year
2014
Recall Campaign Number
14V644000
Component Description
Wheels
Effect Of Defect
If The Wheels Have Insufficient Hardness, The Wheels May Loosen And/Or Air May Leak From Around The Tire Bead. Either Condition Increases The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
Yamaha Has Notified Owners, And Dealers Will Replace The Front And Rear Wheel And Tire Assemblies, Free Of Charge. The Recall Began On October 30, 2014. Owners May Contact Yamaha Customer Service At 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’S Number For This Recall Is 990088.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20140801
End Of Manufacture
20140901
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
28
Date Owners Notified
20141030
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20141014
Make Campaign Number
990088