2014–2016 Yamaha WR250R recall: powertrain & transmission
⚠️ What's wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation , USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 WR250R 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.
💥 The risk
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.
🔧 The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch push lever oil seal, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990108.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V800000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 990108
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Vehicles affected
- 2,550
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Owner phone
- 1-800-962-7926
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Nov 11, 2016
- Built
- Aug 1, 2013 – Jun 1, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.