Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Clutch Lever Seal may Crack and cause Oil Leak

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.


Report Received Date 11/03/2016
NHTSA ID 16V800000
Consequence Summary 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.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 990108
Potentially Affected 2550
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V800000)