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Yamaha - Oil pump drive gear may fail; engine may sieze
Official notice
23 Jun 2016
Last checked
23 Jun 2016
An official NHTSA notice concerns Yamaha - Oil pump drive gear may fail; engine may sieze. If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. Published 2016-06-23.
What to do now
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began july 5, 2016. Owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Units affected
11,280
Recall number
990105
Official notice
2016-06-23
The hazard
The hazard
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
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Brand: Yamaha. Contact: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.
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