2014 Yamaha YZFR6 recall: wheels
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on October 14, 2014. It covers about 28 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 28
- reported
- Oct 14, 2014
- owners notified
- Oct 30, 2014
Wheels
- What is wrong
- 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.
- Risk
- 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.
- Remedy
- 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.
Recall number 14V644000
Affected vehicles
- Yamaha YZFR6 2014 2014
Questions about recall 14V644000
Is there a recall on the 2014 Yamaha YZFR6 wheels?
Yes. Recall 14V644000, reported on October 14, 2014, covers about 28 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 14V644000?
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.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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