NHTSA Recall 15V802000: Manual transmission (power train)
Do not drive Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 2,921 vehicles. It affects 4 models including the Yamaha YZFR1.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V802000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 99100 |
| Component | POWER TRAIN › MANUAL TRANSMISSION |
| Report received | November 30, 2015 |
| Owner notification | December 4, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1, YZFR1C, YZFR1MF and YZFR1MFC motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to June 1, 2015. The affected motorcycles have transmission gears that may fail.
Safety risk
If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 99100.
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 15V802000
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.