Yamaha recall: Power train
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.
What could happen
Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Yzfr3 2015–2016
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 18V860000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Dec 4, 2018
- Owners notified
- Dec 17, 2018
- Vehicles or items affected
- 11,240
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Jan 5, 2015 to Mar 31, 2016
- Part
- Power train › Manual transmission
- Maker's own recall number
- 990126
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: Service brakes May 2, 2019
- Yamaha recall: Engine and engine cooling Dec 4, 2018
- Yamaha recall: Equipment Jun 30, 2017
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.