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HighNHTSA·19V341000·Announced 2019-05-02

Yamaha Recalls 2019 YZFR3 Motorcycles Due to Front Brake Lever Defect

Yamaha is recalling 198 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles because porosities in the front brake lever may cause it to break under strong force, 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 structural vehicle defect (brake lever) that increases the risk of a crash, but the source text does not report any injuries or fatalities, fitting the 'High' severity criteria for risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles. The recall involves 198 vehicles. The defect is caused by porosities in the front brake lever, which may cause the lever to break if gripped with a strong force.

A broken front brake lever can affect front braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake lever, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began on May 15, 2019. 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
198

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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