The Recall Desk
Our severity:SevereNHTSA·15V593000·Announced 2015-09-23

Yamaha Recalls 2015 YZF-R3 Motorcycles Due to Cracking Triple Clamp

Yamaha is recalling 2015 YZF-R3 motorcycles because the upper triple clamp may crack, potentially causing loss of steering control and increasing crash risk.

NHTSA safety advisory

Do not drive this vehicle

NHTSA advises owners to stop driving this vehicle until the recall repair has been completed.

This is the agency’s own advisory, not our assessment. Contact the manufacturer or a dealer, and see the official NHTSA notice for the current guidance.

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural vehicle defect (cracking triple clamp) that can lead to loss of steering control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2015 YZF-R3 motorcycles manufactured between January 1, 2015, and August 31, 2015. The recall involves 16 affected vehicles.

The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding. If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

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. 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.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA YZF-R3
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
16

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Model numbers (1)

  • YZF-R3

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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