Recall 15V802 covers 2015 Yamaha YZFR1, YZFR1C, YZFR1MF and YZFR1MFC motorcycles with failing transmission gears. Do not drive. Free repair at franchised Yamaha dealer.
Gear failure can lock the transmission, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Do not drive the motorcycle, including short trips. Increasing miss-shifts, difficulty shifting, or abnormal transmission noise are warning signs to stop and arrange transport to the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha is recalling 2,921 2015 YZFR1C, YZFR1MF, YZFR1MFC, and YZFR1 motorcycles because transmission gears can fail. Do not drive an affected motorcycle until a Yamaha dealer replaces the transmission assembly free of charge; a gear failure can lock the transmission, cause loss of vehicle control, and increase the risk of a crash.
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What's wrong?
The manual transmission on the 2015 Yamaha YZFR1C, YZFR1MF, YZFR1MFC, and YZFR1 motorcycles uses steel gears to pass engine power to the rear wheel. Inside the engine case, those gears mesh together as the rider selects each gear. They have to stay strong under load and line up cleanly during shifts.
On affected motorcycles, the second gear wheel and pinion gears can break under extremely high stress or after improper shifting. The root problem is inadequate component strength and stress concentrated at the gear teeth bottom land, the base area between gear teeth. The third and fourth wheel gears also can deform or break during hard usage because they lack enough strength for those loads.
Before failure, owners can notice increasing missed shifts, difficulty moving between gears, or abnormal transmission noise. Those signs mean the transmission is no longer engaging gears cleanly, so have a Yamaha dealer inspect the motorcycle before riding farther.
Who's affected?
All listed variants share the same manual-transmission scope; the VIN check separates included motorcycles from similar 2015 Yamaha motorcycles.
| 2015 Yamaha YZFR1C | manual transmission |
|---|---|
| 2015 Yamaha YZFR1MF | manual transmission |
| 2015 Yamaha YZFR1MFC | manual transmission |
| 2015 Yamaha YZFR1 | manual transmission |
| Units affected | 2,921 |
The year and model narrow the scope, but the VIN decides. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Gear failure can lock the transmission, causing loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash. Do not drive the motorcycle, including short trips. Increasing miss-shifts, difficulty shifting, or abnormal transmission noise are warning signs to stop and arrange transport to the dealer. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2015 Yamaha YZFR1C, YZFR1MF, YZFR1MFC, or YZFR1 is included in this recall.
- Do not drive the motorcycle until the transmission assembly replacement is complete.
- Arrange a tow if the motorcycle has to be moved to the dealer; do not ride it there yourself.
- Contact a franchised Yamaha dealer to schedule the free transmission assembly replacement that fixes the failure-prone transmission gears.
- Bring the recall notice if Yamaha mailed one, and reference recall number 15V802 when you call.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Yamaha technician replaces the full transmission assembly with an improved assembly. The recall repair is available now, and parts and labor are free of charge. This work addresses the transmission gears named in recall 15V802. If your motorcycle is included, schedule the repair with a Yamaha dealer and ask the service desk whether the bike should be ridden in or transported.
Timeline
| November 30, 2015 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| December 4, 2015 | Owner notification mailed |
| December 11, 2015 | Dealer notification began |
| December 11, 2015 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| December 14, 2015 | Dealer notification ended |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 15V802?
Recall 15V802 covers 2,921 2015 Yamaha YZFR1C, YZFR1MF, YZFR1MFC, and YZFR1 motorcycles with transmission gears that can fail. Do not drive the motorcycle until a Yamaha dealer replaces the transmission assembly with an improved one for free.
What should I do if my 2015 Yamaha YZFR1C, YZFR1MF, YZFR1MFC, or YZFR1 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 15V802. If it is, do not ride it. Call a franchised Yamaha dealer to arrange the transmission assembly replacement, and ask about safe transport if the motorcycle needs to move.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Yamaha dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one free of charge, and Yamaha customer service is available at 1-800-962-7926.
What does do not drive mean for this Yamaha recall?
Do not drive means do not ride the motorcycle until the recall repair is complete. The transmission gears can fail and lock the transmission, resulting in loss of vehicle control and increasing crash risk. Ask the dealer about safe transport instead of riding it in.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/15V802000 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha customer service | 1-800-962-7926 |
| NHTSA recall # | 15V802 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 15V802000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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