Yamaha Yzf-r1: Risk Of Fire
Yamaha YZF-R1 Recall Summary Yamaha is recalling 146 YZF-R1 motorcycles due to a potential oil leak from the Oil Delivery Pipe O-Ring that could result from improper assembly. If oil leaks onto the hot exhaust system, it could catch fire in severe cases. The remedy involves replacing the Oil Delivery Pipe O-Ring on affected machines.
- Recalling firm
- YAMAHA
- Product
- Vehicles: YAMAHA YZF-R1. Units affected: 146
- Reason
- It is possible for an oil leak to occur from the O-Ring on the Oil Delivery Pipe where it enters the engine case because of improper assembly of the components. If a leak occurs oil could leak onto the exhaust and in extreme circumstances the oil could catch fire. Remedy: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the Oil Delivery Pipe O-Ring.
- Classification
- Class I
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2015-09-11
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
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