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Motorcycles (Yamaha XSR700 and others) - Repair
Official notice
10 Jul 2018
Last checked
27 Oct 2026
An official CAA Japan notice concerns Motorcycles (Yamaha XSR700 and others) - Repair. Drive chain guard defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Drive chain guard. ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to the inappropriate shape of the collar at the fastening point between the drive chain guard and swingarm, vibration when riding on rough roads may loosen the fastening bolt. Continued use in this condition may cause the bolt to fall out, allowing the guard to swing widely and contact the drive chain. In the worst case, the guard may break and fall onto the road, obstructing other traffic. Published 2018-07-10.
What to do now
Recall notification number 4295 ■ Corrective measures: On all vehicles, replace the affected collar with an improved part and replace the affected bolt with a new one.
Official notice
2018-07-10
The hazard
The hazard
Drive chain guard defect. ■ Defective part (component name): Drive chain guard. ■ Condition and cause of the structure, equipment or performance deemed noncompliant with standards: Due to the inappropriate shape of the collar at the fastening point between the drive chain guard and swingarm, vibration when riding on rough roads may loosen the fastening bolt. Continued use in this condition may cause the bolt to fall out, allowing the guard to swing widely and contact the drive chain. In the worst case, the guard may break and fall onto the road, obstructing other traffic.
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Brand: Yamaha. Contact: ヤマハ発動機株式会社. Phone 0120-090-819.
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