2020–2021 Yamaha Bolt R-Spec XVS950 recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.
💥 The risk
Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990150.
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
- 21V806000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 990149
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Vehicles affected
- 233
- Component
- ENGINE
- Owner phone
- 1-800-962-7926
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Oct 29, 2021
- 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.nhtsa.gov.