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Yamaha states that owners should be wary of warning signs such as a clunking sound or feel coming from the front brake when lightly applied. Another sign that the problem may exist is if difficulty is encountered when attempting to remove or reinstall the caliper bolts after servicing. Due to the potential seriousness of the defect, Yahama advises owners of affected units to not operate their motorcycle, other than to take it to a dealer, until the remedy is performed. 

How To Get It Fixed

To correct this defect, Yamaha is initiating a Factory Modification Campaign. Repairs will be performed free of charge and customers that have already paid for this repair to be performed may be entitled to receive a reimbursement. 

Upon dealer inspection, affected units must have the length of the front brake caliper mounting bolts confirmed (the bolt threads should be 20 mm long on a bolt that is 40 mm long). If found to be incorrect, the bolt(s) must be replaced. If the caliper mounting-hole threads are damaged, the caliper must be replaced as well.

According to the safety report, dealers will be notified between July 20, 2023 and July 24, 2023. Owners will also be notified around those same dates and they may contact Yamaha’s customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha USA’s official recall number for this issue is 990168.

Owners of affected units may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236, or go to www.nhtsa.gov. NHTSA’s recall number is 23V-472 or 23V472000.