NHTSA (USA)Medium Risk
2018 YAMAHA MT-07NHTSA Campaign #18V483000
The official notice
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.
Safety Risk
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.
3,493 vehicles affectedMfr ref: 990120Updated June 10, 2026