YAMAHA YZF-R3 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 18V861000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZF-R3 | 2016 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2018-12-17 | 2018-12-04 | 2018-12-10 |
Production Dates: 2015-01-05 - 2017-11-30
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990125
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 16760
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA "Yamaha" is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990125.
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.
