2015–2016 Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3 recall: electrical system
⚠️ What's wrong
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.
💥 The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
🔧 The fix
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.
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
- 17V112000
- Manufacturer recall #
- 990112
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Vehicles affected
- 14,320
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Owner phone
- 1-800-962-7926
- NHTSA hotline
- 1-888-327-4236
- Owner letters mailed
- Mar 3, 2017
- Built
- Jan 13, 2015 – Oct 24, 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.