NHTSA recall campaign
18V483000
What was wrong
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2018 Yamaha MT-07J, MT-07JC, XSR700J, and XSR700JC motorcycles. The bolts that connect the drive chain guard to the swingarm may loosen, possibly causing the chain guard to contact the drive chain and break.
Risk
If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace both chain guard mounting bolts, free of charge. The recall began on August 3, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990120.
To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →