Yamaha recall: Power train
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
What could happen
If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 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
- 16V460000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Jun 24, 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
- Power train › Clutch assembly
- 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: Engine and engine cooling Jun 23, 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.