The Recall Desk
SevereNHTSA·16V459000·Announced 2016-06-23

Yamaha Recalls 2015-2016 YZF-R3 Motorcycles for Oil Pump Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2015-2016 YZF-R3 motorcycles because an oil pump defect may cause the engine to seize, increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a structural/mechanical defect (oil pump failure) that can cause the engine to seize and the rear wheel to lock up, creating a significant risk of a crash and serious injury.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured between January 1, 2015, and April 15, 2016. The recall involves 11,280 vehicles.

The defect involves an oil pump problem that may fail to properly regulate oil pressure. This can cause the oil pump drive gear to fail, leading to the engine seizing due to a lack of oil supply. If the engine seizes, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump free of charge. The recall began on July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA YZFR3F/G
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
11,280

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)

  • YZFR3F/G

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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