NHTSA Recall 18V730000: Engine (engine and engine cooling)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,902 vehicles. It affects 2015–2018 Yamaha SR400.
| NHTSA campaign | 18V730000 |
|---|---|
| Component | ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING › ENGINE |
| Report received | October 16, 2018 |
| Owner notification | October 31, 2018 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
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.
Safety risk
An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
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 18V730000
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.