Yamaha Recall of certain XVS95C motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – October 21, 2021 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Yamaha Recall – Engine Case May Leak Oil Onto Rear Tire

Oil on the rear tire may cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 21V806000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components: ENGINE

Potential Number of Units Affected: 233

MAKE	MODEL	MODEL YEAR(S)
YAMAHA	XVS950	2020 – 2021

Summary: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2020-2021 XVS95C motorcycles. The engine case may leak oil onto the rear tire.

Remedy: 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 are expected to be mailed October 29, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’s number for this recall is 990150.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.nhtsa.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration