Yamaha Recall 17V112000: Electrical System, Ignition, Switch

NHTSA recall 17V112000 · announced February 21, 2017 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 14,320 units affected

The problem

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.

The risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

What to do

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.

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
• 2016 Yamaha Redundant Yzf-r3
• 2015 Yamaha Yzf-r3
• 2016 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.