NHTSA recall 18V861000
Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
Yamaha YZFR3
Reported Dec 4, 201816,760 vehicles affectedYamaha Motor Corporation, USAMaker’s number 990125Built Jan 5, 2015 – Nov 30, 2017
The defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
The risk
If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
The remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, 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 990125.