YAMAHA YZFR3F/G 2016: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 16V459000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA YZFR3F/G 2016
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2016-07-07 2016-06-23 2016-06-23

Production Dates: 2015-01-01 - 2016-04-15

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990105

Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 11280

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA "Yamaha" is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.

Consequence

If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.

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.