Yamaha recall: Engine and engine cooling
What is 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.
What could happen
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.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Yzf-R3 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 16V459000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 23, 2016
- Owners notified
- Jul 7, 2016
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11,280
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 1, 2015 to Apr 15, 2016
- Part
- Engine and engine cooling
- Maker's own recall number
- 990105
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.
Other recalls for the same vehicles
- Yamaha recall: Equipment Feb 3, 2021
- Yamaha recall: Visibility Oct 5, 2020
- Yamaha recall: Power train Jun 24, 2016
To check one car, enter its 17-character VIN on the official NHTSA page: a recall may cover only some vehicles of a model year.
Recall data: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). Nebula is not affiliated with or endorsed by NHTSA.