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.
Consequence: If the chain guard breaks, it may fall onto the road, creating a road hazard and increasing the risk of a crash.
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.
Do not drive: No. Park outside: No.
Investigations
0 investigations; 0 open.
Manufacturer communications
1 manufacturer communications.
Communications by system
System
Count
POWER TRAIN
1
STRUCTURE
1
10174505
Date: 2020-04-30. Type: Service Bulletin/Repair Instructions. Systems: POWER TRAIN, STRUCTURE.
The drive chain guard rattles while riding. There is a gap between the drive chain guard and rear arm bracket even when the mounting bolts are tightened. This allows the drive chain guard to move and make a rattling noise due to engine vibration and road conditions. To prevent the rattling noise the
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