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SevereNHTSA·20V073000·Announced 2020-02-10

Yamaha Recalls 2019 YZF-R3 Motorcycles Due to Brake Hose Holder Defect

Yamaha is recalling 1,480 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles because a loose brake hose holder may cause a fluid leak, reducing braking ability 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 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 1,480 vehicles. The defect is that the brake hose holder may come loose, potentially causing damage to the brake hose protector and hose, which can result in a brake fluid leak.

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash. This is a structural vehicle defect involving the braking system.

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hose holder free of charge. The recall began on February 28, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 or the NHTSA Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990134. Note: Motorcycles in this recall are also affected by NHTSA recall number 20V-071.

The recalled product

Product
YAMAHA YZFR3
Brand
YAMAHA
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Category
Vehicle — Motorcycle
Hazard
Affected units
1,480

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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