Vehicle recall 16V800000 · November 3, 2016

2014-2016 Yamaha WR250R

Due to an incorrect assembly process, the clutch push lever oil seal may crack, allowing engine oil to leak out.

Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.

Summary: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014-2016 WR250R motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2013, to June 1, 2016. Due to an incorrect assembly process, the clutch push lever oil seal may crack, allowing engine oil to leak out.
Consequence: If oil leaks from the engine, the oil may get on the rear tire, causing a loss of control and increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the clutch push lever oil seal, free of charge. The recall began November 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990108.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Recall details

NHTSA campaign: 16V800000
Reported to NHTSA: November 3, 2016
Filed by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Manufacturer campaign: 990108
Owner notification: November 11, 2016
Vehicles potentially affected: 2,550
Initiated by: the manufacturer
Components: Power train › Clutch assembly

Recall 16V800000 on nhtsa.gov, with the manufacturer’s documents

Vehicles covered

As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.

Yamaha WR250R (2014-2016): 2016, 2015, 2014

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