4 recalls across 3 model years
The Yamaha YZF-R1 has 4 recalls spanning 2009 to 2021, with the most serious affecting 2015 models where second gear and pinion gears can deform or fracture under stress, locking the transmission and instantly locking the rear wheel while riding.
The other 2015 recall involves the rear shock absorber, where an improperly assembled piston rod nut can loosen over time, degrading suspension action and making the motorcycle handle unpredictably. On 2009 models, the headlamp connector can overheat and melt, causing the headlight to fail and reducing visibility at night or in low-light conditions. The 2021 model year has a compliance recall for a front wheel rim size marking that displays an extra character, though the label error has no effect on how the wheel performs.
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