Component Description
STEERING:WHEEL AND HANDLE BAR
Manufacturer That Filed Defect/noncompliance Report
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Begin Date Of Manufacturing
20150101
End Date Of Manufacturing
20150831
Vehicle, Equipment Or Tire Report
0
Potential Number Of Units Affected
16
Date Owner Notified By MFR
20151016
Recall Initiator (MFR/OVSC/ODI)
MFR
Mfg
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Report Received Date
20150923
Record Creation Date
20150923
Regulation Part Number
Defect Summary
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
Consequence Summary
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Summary
Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
Recall 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.