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- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.
- Risk
- Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.
- 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 shift shaft torsion spring on certain motorcycles may fracture. When it does, the shifter feels loose and it becomes difficult to shift gears.
Difficulty shifting can cause a loss of control and raise the risk of a crash. If your shifter feels loose or gears are hard to engage, avoid riding until the motorcycle has been inspected.
The repair is free. Dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring at no charge. Owners will be notified by Yamaha, or you can contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 and reference recall 990126. You can also check your VIN for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha YZF-R3 | 20152016 |
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