CarRecallWatch- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR:SUPPLY:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS
- Problem
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The brake hose holder may come loose, potentially causing damage to the brake hose protector and hose, resulting in a brake fluid leak.
- Risk
- A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hose holder, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2020. Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990134. Note: Motorcycles in this recall are also affected by NHTSA recall number 20V-071.
- 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 front brake hose holder can come loose, which may damage the brake hose protector and hose and cause a brake fluid leak.
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash. Owners should take this recall seriously and have the affected part checked as soon as possible.
The repair is free. Authorized dealers will replace the front brake hose holder at no cost. Owners can also contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 and check their VIN for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3 | 2019 |
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