CarRecallWatch- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
- 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
Water can enter the ignition switch on certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles and corrode it. This can cause the engine to stall unexpectedly.
An unexpected engine stall increases the risk of a crash. Owners should stop riding a motorcycle that stalls without warning and have it checked.
Yamaha will notify affected owners, and authorized dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly free of charge. 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 | 20152016 |
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