NHTSA recall 18V860000
Power train › Manual transmission
Yamaha YZFR3
Reported Dec 4, 201811,240 vehicles affectedYamaha Motor Corporation, USAMaker’s number 990126Built Jan 5, 2015 – Mar 31, 2016
The defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.
The risk
Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.