Yamaha Recall of certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles

WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 2, 2020 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) –

Yamaha Recall: Front Brake Hose May Leak

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 20V071000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC

Potential Number of Units Affected: 1,561

MAKE	MODEL	MODEL YEAR(S)
YAMAHA	YZFR3	2019

Summary: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The front brake hose my chafe against the horn lead wire when the handlebars are turned from left to right, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose, replacing it as necessary, and reroute the horn lead wire, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin February 28, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’s number for this recall is 990135.

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