CarRecallWatch- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
- Risk
- If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 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.
What this recall means for you
The clutch pressure plate bearing on certain motorcycles built between January 1, 2015 and April 15, 2016 may break because it does not have a sufficient load rating. When the bearing fails, the clutch may not disengage, and the transmission may not shift properly.
If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be able to stop the motorcycle easily, which increases the risk of a crash. Owners should check their vehicle's VIN for open recalls and contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 (Yamaha recall number 990105) if they have questions.
Yamaha will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing free of charge. This recall began July 11, 2016.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha YZF-R3 | 20152016 |
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