YAMAHA YZF-R3 2020: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 21V048000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA YZF-R3 2020
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2021-02-19 2021-02-03 2021-02-04

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990144

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 8281

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: 567

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA "Yamaha" is recalling certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX "CDZ300" scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number "VIN" printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

The owner, referencing an incorrect VIN label, may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire or a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990144.

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.