Yamaha recall: Service brakes, air
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The brake hose holder may come loose, potentially causing damage to the brake hose protector and hose, resulting in a brake fluid leak.
What could happen
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hose holder, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2020. Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990134. Note: Motorcycles in this recall are also affected by NHTSA recall number 20V-071.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Redundant Yzfr3 2019
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V073000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Feb 10, 2020
- Owners notified
- Feb 28, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 1,480
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Service brakes, air › Supply › Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
- Maker's own recall number
- 990134
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, hydraulic Feb 10, 2020
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.