The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·16V800000·Announced 2016-11-03

Yamaha Recalls 2014-2016 WR250R Motorcycles for Clutch Oil Seal Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2,550 WR250R motorcycles because a cracked clutch oil seal may leak engine oil onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (clutch assembly) that creates a significant risk of loss of control and crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 WR250R motorcycles manufactured between August 1, 2013, and June 1, 2016. The recall involves 2,550 units.

Due to an incorrect assembly process, the clutch push lever oil seal may crack. This allows engine oil to leak out. If oil leaks from the engine, it may get on the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch push lever oil seal free of charge. The recall began on November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA WR250R
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
2,550

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • WR250R

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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