Yamaha Recall of certain YZFR3 motorcycles

December 17, 2018 Motor Sports NewsWire Motorcycle, Powersports, Recall 1
Yamaha Recall - YZFR3

WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 17, 2018 – (Motor Sports Newswire) –

Yamaha Recall: Shifter Return Spring may Break

Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V860000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components: POWER TRAIN

Potential Number of Units Affected: 11,240

MakeModelModel Year(s)
YAMAHAYZFR32015 – 2016

Summary: 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.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’s number for this recall is 990126.

Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration

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