CarRecallWatch- Component
- STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
- Problem
- 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.
- Risk
- If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- 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.
- 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.
What this recall means for you
Certain 2015 motorcycles were built with an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp, the part that holds the handlebars and front fork together. The clamp may crack while the bike is being ridden.
If the upper triple clamp fractures, the rider can lose steering control, which raises the risk of a crash. Owners should stop riding the affected motorcycle until the part has been checked or replaced.
The repair is free. Dealers will replace the upper triple clamp at no cost. Owners can contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 and should check their VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3 | 2015 |
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