Yamaha Recalls 2015-2016 YZFR3 Motorcycles for Shift Shaft Spring Defect
Yamaha is recalling 2015-2016 YZFR3 motorcycles because a shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, causing difficulty shifting gears and increasing crash risk.
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 (transmission component fracture) that can lead to loss of control and crashes, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The recall involves 11,240 vehicles where the shift shaft torsion spring may fracture. This defect gives the shifter a loose feel and affects the ability to shift gears.
Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text, but the potential for loss of control constitutes a significant safety hazard.
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring free of charge. The recall began on December 17, 2018. 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
- 11,240
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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