Yamaha recall: Visibility
What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.
What could happen
A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.
Vehicles covered
- Yamaha Mt-03 2020
- Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3 2015–2018
- Yamaha Xmax 2018–2020
- Yamaha Yzf-R3 2019–2020
Facts
- NHTSA recall number
- 20V611000
- Type
- Vehicle
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Reported to NHTSA
- Oct 5, 2020
- Owners notified
- Oct 20, 2020
- Vehicles or items affected
- 31,000
- Started by
- The manufacturer
- Built
- –
- Part
- Visibility
- Maker's own recall number
- 990139
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: Power train Jun 24, 2016
- Yamaha recall: Engine and engine cooling Jun 23, 2016
- Yamaha recall: Engine and engine cooling Nov 12, 2025
- Yamaha recall: Electrical system Feb 21, 2017
- Yamaha recall: Fuel system, gasoline Feb 21, 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.