Yamaha Recalls 2017 YZFR3 Motorcycles for Incorrect Certification Label
Yamaha is recalling 2017 YZFR3 motorcycles because some may have Canadian certification labels instead of US labels, potentially obscuring safety recall information.
What this means for you
Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 1/5 (Low).
Cosmetic or documentation issue. No expected health impact, but the manufacturer is correcting the affected products.
Our severity reasoning: This is a documentation and labeling issue where the defect is a non-compliant certification label. There are no reported injuries, deaths, or mechanical hazards, fitting the 'Low' severity criteria for documentation issues.
Plain-English summary
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles intended for the US market. The affected vehicles may have been manufactured with a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label, which fails to comply with US federal certification requirements under 49 CFR Part 567.
If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to determine if their vehicle is subject to an important safety recall. This labeling error does not directly affect the mechanical operation or safety of the motorcycle while driving.
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Vehicle Certification Label free of charge. The recall began on July 21, 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 YZFR3
- Brand
- YAMAHA
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle
- Hazard
- Affected units
- 40
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)
- YZFR3
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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