NHTSA recall 17V111000
Fuel system, gasoline › Storage › Tank assembly
Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3
Reported Feb 21, 201714,320 vehicles affectedYamaha Motor Corporation, USAMaker’s number 990112Built Jan 13, 2015 – Oct 24, 2016
The defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.