Yet another recall motorcyclists need to be aware of: Yamaha is recalling its YZF-R1 (2015 models in United States; 2016 models in Canada).  The recall hasn't been announced yet but owners will be notified soon.

The recall stems from potential transmission failure, the result of weak components and stress concentrated at the gear teeth. The weak components could cause the gears to fail, which in turn could cause the transmission to lock up, creating the potential for a crash, injury, or even death.

Yamaha will arrange the repair of affected bikes at authorized Yamaha dealers. The fix will involve replacing the weak gear components with a different design, all of which will be covered under warranty. Because of the extensive repairs, owners should expect to be without their bikes for at least a day, if not longer.

If you own one of these motorcycles, contact your authorized dealer or Yamaha Customer service before you ride again; it may not be safe to do so. Yamaha's customer service department: 1-800-962-7326.

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right away at 1-877-BIKER-LAW.