NHTSA Recall 21V806000: Engine
Do not drive Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 233 vehicles. It affects 2020–2021 Yamaha XVS950.
| NHTSA campaign | 21V806000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990149 |
| Component | ENGINE |
| Report received | October 15, 2021 |
| Owner notification | October 29, 2021 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.
Safety risk
Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until they are repaired. Dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990150.
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.nhtsa.gov.
Vehicles covered by recall 21V806000
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.