Yamaha recall: Service brakes
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles. Porosities in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with a strong force.
What could happen
A broken front brake lever can affect front braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake lever, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990128.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Yzfr3 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 19V341000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- May 2, 2019
- Owners notified
- May 15, 2019
- Vehicles or items affected
- 198
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- Feb 6, 2019 to Mar 6, 2019
- Part
- Service brakes
- Maker's own recall number
- 990128
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: Engine and engine cooling Dec 4, 2018
- Yamaha recall: Power train 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.