Yamaha Recall 15V593000: Steering, Steering Wheel/handle Bar

NHTSA recall 15V593000 · announced September 23, 2015 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 16 units affected

The problem

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.

The risk

If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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.

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 2015 Yamaha Redundant Yzf-r3
• 2015 Yamaha Yzf-r3

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.