Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha SR400 motorcycles. The engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Insufficiently Tightened Engine Oil Hose Flare Nut
| Report Received Date | 10/16/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V730000 |
| Consequence Summary | An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. If oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. If oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. The recall began October 31, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. |
| Recall Code | NR (Not Reported) |
| Potentially Affected | 1902 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V730000) |
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