Yamaha is Recalling certain 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles4122014WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 4, 2014 – (Motor Sports Newswire) -
RECALL Subject : Front And Rear Wheel Insufficient Hardness
Report Receipt Date: OCT 14, 2014
NHTSA Campaign Number: 14V644000
Component(s): WHEELS
Potential Number of Units Affected: 28
All Products Associated with this Recall
Vehicle MakeYAMAHA
ModelYZFR6
Model Year(s)2014
Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
SUMMARY: Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.
CONSEQUENCE: If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
REMEDY: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 21, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’s number for this recall is 990088.
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 towww.safercar.gov.
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