Safety Recall NHTSA · 18V730000 Reported October 16, 2018

Insufficiently tightened engine oil hose flare nut

Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · Engine And Engine Cooling · 1,902 vehicles potentially affected

NHTSA ID
18V730000
Manufacturer Campaign
NR (Not Reported)
Component
Engine And Engine Cooling
Vehicles Affected
1,902
Recall Type
Vehicle
Report Received
October 16, 2018
Completion Rate
22.61

Defect Summary

Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 yamaha sr400 motorcycles. the engine oil line flare nut may be insufficiently tightened, allowing oil to leak onto the rear tire.

Safety Consequence

An oil leak onto the rear tire can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the flare nut connection. if oil is not leaking, the nut will be tightened. if oil is leaking, the engine oil line will be replaced and the flare nut will be tightened, free of charge. the recall began october 31, 2018. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.

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 18V730000 or campaign NR (Not Reported).
  3. Schedule the free repair. By federal law, the manufacturer must remedy the defect at no cost.
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FAQ: Recall 18V730000

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

What is recall 18V730000?

NHTSA recall 18V730000 was issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa on October 16, 2018. It addresses: Insufficiently tightened engine oil hose flare nut. The recall affects approximately 1,902 vehicles, with the defect involving the Engine And Engine Cooling component.

How do I get this recall repaired?

Contact any authorized Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa dealer and reference NHTSA recall ID 18V730000 or the manufacturer campaign number NR (Not Reported). 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.