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SevereNHTSA·20V071000·Announced 2020-02-10

Yamaha Recalls 2019 YZF-R3 Motorcycles Due to Front Brake Hose Chafing

Yamaha is recalling 1,561 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles because the front brake hose may chafe against the horn wire, potentially causing a brake fluid leak and reduced braking ability.

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 in the braking system that can reduce braking ability and increase the risk of a crash, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The recall involves 1,561 vehicles. The defect involves the front brake hose, which may chafe against the horn lead wire when the handlebars are turned from left to right. This chafing can potentially result in a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, which increases the risk of a crash. No specific injuries or crashes have been reported in the source text.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose, replace it as necessary, and reroute the horn lead wire free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990135. Owners may also contact the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 or visit www.safercar.gov.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA YZFR3
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,561

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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