NHTSA recall 18V483000
Power train › Driveline
Yamaha MT-07 and 1 more
Reported Jul 19, 20183,493 vehicles affectedYamaha Motor Corporation, USAMaker’s number 990120Built Sep 4, 2017 – Apr 30, 2018
The defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.
The risk
If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990120.