The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·21V806000·Announced 2021-10-15

Yamaha Recalls 2020-2021 XVS950 Motorcycles Due to Engine Oil Leak

Yamaha is recalling 2020-2021 XVS950 motorcycles because the engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

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 (engine case leak) 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 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The recall addresses a defect where the engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.

Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash. Owners are advised to not ride their motorcycles until they are repaired.

Dealers will inspect and replace the engine, as necessary, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed October 29, 2021. 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 XVS950
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
233

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)

  • XVS950

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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