The Recall Desk
HighNHTSA·17V112000·Announced 2017-02-21

Yamaha Recalls 2015-2016 YZF-R3 Motorcycles Due to Ignition Switch Defect

Yamaha is recalling 2015-2016 YZF-R3 motorcycles because water can corrode the ignition switch, causing the engine to stall unexpectedly and increasing crash risk.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a risk-of-harm product (motorcycle) where an engine stall increases crash risk, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm without reported injury.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. The recall involves 14,320 vehicles.

The defect is located in the electrical system, specifically the ignition switch. Water can enter the switch and cause corrosion, which may result in an unexpected engine stall. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly free of charge. The recall began on March 9, 2017. 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 YZF-R3
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
14,320

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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