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Yamaha - Insufficiently tightened engine oil hose flare nut
Official notice
16 Oct 2018
Last checked
16 Oct 2018
An official NHTSA notice concerns Yamaha - Insufficiently tightened engine oil hose flare nut. An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2018-10-16.
What to do now
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.
Units affected
1,902
Recall number
NR (Not Reported)
Official notice
2018-10-16
The hazard
The hazard
An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Yamaha. Contact: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.
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