NHTSA Recall 15V221000: Shock absorber (suspension)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 350 vehicles. It affects 2015 Yamaha YZFR1M.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V221000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990095 |
| Component | SUSPENSION › REAR › SHOCK ABSORBER |
| Report received | April 14, 2015 |
| Owner notification | April 29, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1M motorcycles manufactured January 19, 2015, to March 23, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
Safety risk
If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any affected rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990095.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V221000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha YZFR1M | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.