Safety Recall NHTSA · 14V644000 Reported October 14, 2014

Front and rear wheel insufficient hardness

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · N/A · 28 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
14V644000
Manufacturer Campaign
990088
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Component
N/A
Vehicles Affected
28
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 14, 2014
Completion Rate
96.43

Defect Summary

Yamaha motor corporation, u.s.a. (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 yamaha yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured august 1, 2014, to september 1, 2014. the front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.

Safety Consequence

If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead. either condition increases the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. the recall began on october 30, 2014. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990088.

What you should do

  1. Look up your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls to confirm this recall applies to your vehicle.
  2. Contact an authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference recall ID 14V644000 or campaign 990088.
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 14V644000

Your rights, the repair process, and what each field on this page means.

What is recall 14V644000?

NHTSA recall 14V644000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on October 14, 2014. It addresses: Front and rear wheel insufficient hardness. The recall affects approximately 28 vehicles, with the defect involving the N/A component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 14V644000 or the manufacturer campaign number 990088. Under federal law, the repair is completely free regardless of vehicle age or owner history.

Is my vehicle included in this recall?

The only way to confirm is to look up your 17-character VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. NHTSA's tool will tell you if VIN-by-VIN this exact recall applies.

How long do I have to get a recall repair done?

There is no expiration on most federal safety recalls. Even if your vehicle is years old and you bought it used, the manufacturer is required to perform the repair at no cost.

Where does the data on this page come from?

All information on this page is sourced directly from the U.S. Department of Transportation public dataset for NHTSA recalls. Last refreshed: 2026-05-22. For the most current official notice, visit nhtsa.gov/recalls.