Yamaha YZF-R3 Recall 17V423: Wrong certification label may hide open safety recalls

What this recall means for you

Some 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles built for the US market may have a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label instead of the required US label. This means the label does not meet federal certification rules. If the VIN stamped on the frame does not match the VIN printed on the label, owners may not be able to tell whether their motorcycle is covered by an important safety recall.

The risk is that an open safety recall could go unnoticed, leaving a problem on the bike unrepaired. Check your VIN against any open recalls at NHTSA.gov or with a Yamaha dealer, and compare the VIN on your certification label with the one stamped on the frame.

Yamaha will notify owners, and authorized dealers will replace the Vehicle Certification Label free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. You can contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926, referencing Yamaha recall number 990115.

Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle

The repair is normally free at an authorized dealer.

Official recall notice

Safety recall 17V423Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Component: EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The affected motorcycles, intended for the US market, may have been manufactured with a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk: If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall.
Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Vehicle Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990115.
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.

Affected vehicles

Yamaha YZF-R3	2017