Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA: Safety Recalls in 2018
Updated on March 31, 2026.
There were 5 safety recalls made by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA in 2018. See the details of the recalls below.
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Data Source: NHTSA.
December 4, 2018
(Campaign #: 990125)
Radiator Hose may Crack and Leak Coolant
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
NHTSA ID: 18V861000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 16,760
Consequence Summary:
If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990125.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 29.45
December 4, 2018
(Campaign #: 990126)
Shifter Return Spring may Break
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.
NHTSA ID: 18V860000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 11,240
Consequence Summary:
Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 19.7
October 16, 2018
(Campaign #: NR (Not Reported))
Insufficiently Tightened Engine Oil Hose Flare Nut
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.
NHTSA ID: 18V730000
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
# of Units Affected: 1,902
Consequence Summary:
An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
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.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 22.61
October 4, 2018
(Campaign #: 990122)
Corrosion of Wiring may cause Loss of Control
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2012-2013 Yamaha XTZ12 Super Tenere motorcycles. Over time, a gap may develop in the protective sealant where the lead wires of the accelerator position sensor (APS) and throttle position sensor (TPS) connect to the electronic control unit (ECU). This may cause corrosion on the wires, preventing the engine from returning to idle after the throttle is released.
NHTSA ID: 18V695000
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
# of Units Affected: 4,736
Consequence Summary:
If the engine does not return to idle when the throttle is released, it can lead to a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will bypass the wire lead connection with a new sub lead harness multi-connector, free of charge. The recall began October 26, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990122.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 32.12
July 19, 2018
(Campaign #: 990120)
Drive Chain Guard Bolts may Loosen
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.
NHTSA ID: 18V483000
Component: POWER TRAIN
# of Units Affected: 3,493
Consequence Summary:
If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action:
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990120.
Park Outside Advisory: No
Do not Drive Advisory: No
Completion Rate (%): 79.04
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