YAMAHA YZF-R3 2015: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 15V593000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZF-R3 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2015-10-16 | 2015-09-23 | 2015-09-23 |
Production Dates: 2015-01-01 - 2015-08-31
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990099
Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA "Yamaha" is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp "handle crown" that may crack while riding.
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
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.
