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.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Drive Chain Guard Bolts may Loosen
| Report Received Date | 07/19/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V483000 |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | 990120 |
| Potentially Affected | 3493 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V483000) |
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