Yamaha Recall 16V460000: Power Train, Clutch Assembly

NHTSA recall 16V460000 · announced June 24, 2016 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 11,280 units affected

The problem

Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.

The risk

If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

What to do

Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 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.