YAMAHA YZF-R3 2015: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 17V112000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZF-R3 | 2015 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2017-03-03 | 2017-02-21 | 2017-02-23 |
Production Dates: 2015-01-13 - 2016-10-24
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990112
Component: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 14320
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA "Yamaha" is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
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.
