Yamaha Recall 16V459000: Engine And Engine Cooling

NHTSA recall 16V459000 · announced June 23, 2016 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 11,280 units affected

The problem

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.

The risk

If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.

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 Yzf-r3
• 2016 Yamaha Yzf-r3
• 2015 Yamaha Yzfr3f/g
• 2016 Yamaha Yzfr3f/g

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