YAMAHA 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M
Brand
YAMAHA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2015 YAMAHA YZFR1M vehicles due to suspension:rear:shock absorber issues. If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a c.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1M motorcycles manufactured January 19, 2015, to March 23, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have been built with an improperly manufactured rear shock absorber. The nut on the damper rod for these shock absorbers may loosen, resulting in a loss of damping and the possible disassembling of the shock.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the damper rod nut loosens, shock absorber performance would be affected, possibly causing a loss of vehicle control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the motorcycles and replace any affected rear shock absorbers, free of charge. The recall began on April 29, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990095.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026