2015–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 recall: engine
⚠️ What's wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
💥 The risk
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Is the fix free? Yes. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer under federal law, including parts and labor. (Vehicles more than 15 years old when the recall was announced can be excluded, but most manufacturers still fix them.)
- NHTSA campaign
- 16V459000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 990105
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Vehicles affected
- 11,280
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
- Owner phone
- 1-800-962-7926
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Jul 7, 2016
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 – Apr 15, 2016
- Recall started by
- MFR
- 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.