NHTSA recall 15V593000
Steering › Steering wheel/handle bar
Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3
Reported Sep 23, 201516 vehicles affectedYamaha Motor Corporation, USAMaker’s number 990099Built Jan 1, 2015 – Aug 31, 2015
The defect
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.
The remedy
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.