Yamaha WR250R (2014-2016): Power train
Recall 16V800000 · Nov 3, 2016 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
2,550
vehicles affected
2,550
vehicles affected
Facts
- Recall number
- 16V800000
- Date
- Nov 3, 2016
- Maker
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Units affected
- 2,550
- Kind
- Vehicles
- Component
- Power train > Clutch assembly
- Model years
- 2014-2016
- Started by
- The maker
- Hazard
- Crash risk
What is wrong
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.
What can happen
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.
The fix
Recall repairs are free of charge.
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.
Vehicles covered
1 model, 3 model years in all
Related pages
Questions and answers
Which vehicles are in recall 16V800000?
1 model: Yamaha WR250R (2014-2016), about 2,550 vehicles in all.
What is the fix for recall 16V800000?
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.
What can happen?
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.
A recall means the maker found a safety problem and offers a free fix; it does not mean every unit has the problem. Units affected are as reported by the company. Popular models sell more and so have more recalls and complaints. Official public data; texts are shortened. A dealer can tell whether a single vehicle still needs the repair.