CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles. Porosities in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with a strong force.
- Risk
- A broken front brake lever can affect front braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake lever, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990128.
- 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
Porosities (small voids) in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with strong force. A broken front brake lever can affect front braking ability.
A loss of front braking ability increases the risk of a crash. Owners should be aware of this risk when riding.
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake lever and replace it if necessary, free of charge. Owners can contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. You can also check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha YZF-R3 | 2019 |
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