Steering bearing failure affecting 2780 vehicles.
| Recall Number | 24V-824 |
|---|---|
| Date Issued | 2026-05-04 |
| Source | NHTSA |
| Category | Motorcycle |
| Defect | Steering bearing failure |
| Vehicles Affected | 2,780 |
| Remedy Available | Yes |
The Yamaha VMAX may experience steering bearing failure. This condition may result in reduced safety and potential injury to the rider.
Steering failure may result in loss of vehicle control and increase crash risk.
Dealers will inspect and replace affected components free of charge.
The following vehicles are affected by this recall:
Years: 2015
VIN Range: VIN B691018 - Z773607
Production: January 2015 - December 2015
If you own one of the affected vehicles, follow these steps:
Yamaha Customer Service:
Phone: 1-800-202-1127
Email: recall@yamaha.com
NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline:
Phone: 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153)
Website: www.nhtsa.gov