6 recalls found. |
DEFECT #1 - STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Posted on: 2015-09-23
Description
Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 yzfr3 motorcycles manufactured january 1, 2015, to august 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
Consequence
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2015. Owners may contact yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
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.
DEFECT #2 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Posted on: 2017-02-23
Description
Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 yamaha yzf-r3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began march 9, 2017. Owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
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.
DEFECT #3 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-02-23
Description
Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 yamaha yzf-r3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 9, 2017. Owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
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.
DEFECT #4 - ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Posted on: 2017-02-23
Description
Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 yamaha yzf-r3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began march 9, 2017. Owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
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.
DEFECT #5 - FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
Posted on: 2017-02-23
Description
Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 yamaha yzf-r3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
Consequence
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Corrective Action
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin march 9, 2017. Owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
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.
DEFECT #6 - VISIBILITY
Posted on: 2020-10-05
Description
Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 yzf-r3, 2020 mt03 and 2018-2020 xmax scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.
Consequence
A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
Corrective Action
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. The recall began october 20, 2020. Owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.
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.