Yamaha YZFR1, YZFR1C +2 more: Power train — manual transmission

Affects Yamaha YZFR1, YZFR1C, YZFR1MF, YZFR1MFC · 2015 — about 3K vehicles.

The hazard

If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 99100.

Critical — crash/injury risk now High — injury risk; see remedy Moderate — fix at next service Low — minor / informational