NHTSA recall 17V112000
Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
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. 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.
The remedy
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.