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SevereNHTSA·18V860000·Announced 2018-12-04

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

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 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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