Recall 26V197 affects 962 2026 Yamaha TW200 motorcycles for speedometer failure. Do not drive. Free repair at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
Speedometer failure leaves you without reliable speed information and increases the risk of a crash. Intermittent speedometer operation is the warning sign. Do not drive or ride the motorcycle, even for short trips, until the gear unit assembly is replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha is recalling 962 2026 TW200 motorcycles because the speedometer can become inoperative or show the wrong speed. Do not drive the motorcycle until a Yamaha dealer completes the free repair; speedometer failure increases the risk of a crash.
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What's wrong?
The gear unit assembly on the 2026 Yamaha TW200 is the part that turns front wheel movement into a speed reading on the instrument panel. As the wheel rotates, the unit transfers that rotation to the speedometer so the rider can see road speed. The speed display depends on that small mechanical link staying shaped correctly.
On affected TW200 motorcycles, internal parts in the meter gear unit assembly were made from material that does not have enough hardness. When the axle shaft is tightened, the gear unit assembly can deform. Once that happens, wheel rotation is no longer passed through the unit correctly, so the speedometer stops working or shows the wrong speed.
The warning sign is intermittent speedometer operation or a speedometer that does not work at all. If the display cuts in and out, or stays at the wrong reading, that is the condition Yamaha identified.
Who's affected?
VINs became searchable on April 17, 2026.
| 2026 Yamaha TW200 | instrument panel |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 962 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2026 Yamaha TW200 motorcycle is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
Speedometer failure leaves you without reliable speed information and increases the risk of a crash. Intermittent speedometer operation is the warning sign. Do not drive or ride the motorcycle, even for short trips, until the gear unit assembly is replaced. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2026 Yamaha TW200 is included in this recall.
- Do not drive or ride the motorcycle until the speedometer gear-unit repair 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 speedometer gear-unit assembly replacement that fixes the failed or inaccurate speedometer.
- Bring the recall notice if Yamaha mailed one, and reference recall number 26V197 (Yamaha recall 990187) when you call.
What happens at the repair
Do not ride the motorcycle until this repair is complete. At the dealer, a Yamaha technician replaces the gear unit assembly that can cause the speedometer to stop working or show the wrong speed. The recall repair is free, with parts and labor covered by Yamaha. Yamaha's reimbursement language covers customers who paid for the same repair before receiving the owner letter. If that happened, ask Yamaha customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit proof of payment for reimbursement.
| Estimated time at dealer | 18 minutes |
|---|---|
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
Timeline
| March 27, 2026 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| April 10, 2026 | Dealer notification began |
| April 10, 2026 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| April 13, 2026 | Dealer notification ended |
| April 17, 2026 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 26V197?
Recall 26V197 covers 962 2026 Yamaha TW200 motorcycles with a speedometer that can stop working or show the wrong speed. Speedometer failure increases crash risk. Yamaha dealers will replace the gear unit assembly for free.
What should I do if my 2026 Yamaha TW200 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 26V197. If it is included, do not ride it. Do not drive or ride the motorcycle until a Yamaha dealer replaces the gear unit assembly for free.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to repair the defect at no cost. Yamaha dealers will replace the gear unit assembly free of charge, and Yamaha lists 990187 as its internal recall number.
What does do not drive mean for recall 26V197?
Do not drive means the motorcycle should stay parked until the recall repair is complete. Yamaha advises owners not to ride the TW200 before the dealer replaces the gear unit assembly because speedometer failure increases crash risk.
When did Yamaha notify owners about recall 26V197?
Yamaha mailed owner notification letters on April 10, 2026. If you bought the motorcycle used or never received a letter, check your VIN and call Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 with recall number 990187.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/26V197000 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha customer service | 1-800-962-7926 |
| NHTSA recall # | 26V197 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 26V197000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF) - Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
This article is generated from NHTSA's primary recall filings and reviewed against the source on May 18, 2026. RecallNotify does not paraphrase NHTSA's consequence language; that text is reproduced as written above. Editorial standards →