Yamaha Yzf-r3 recalled over injury risk

Recall date

September 23, 2015

Source

National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)

Official notice title

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recalls 2015 Yamaha Yzf-r3

Recall number

15V593000

Brand / firm

Yamaha

Sold / distributed

Potentially affected: 16 units

Why it was recalled

If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

What was recalled

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.

What to do

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.. Follow the official notice for full instructions.