Yamaha Recalls Motorcycles and Scooters Due to Incorrect VIN Labels
Yamaha is recalling 2019-2021 motorcycles and scooters because the VIN on the certification label may not match the vehicle, potentially preventing owners from receiving safety recalls.
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 risk-of-harm product where injury, fire, or crash risk is increased due to potential failure to receive safety recalls, but no specific injuries or fatalities are reported in the source text.
Plain-English summary
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX (CDZ300) scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles. The recall involves 8,281 vehicles where the Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. This discrepancy means the vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The incorrect VIN label creates a risk that owners may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall. Consequently, owners may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label free of charge. The recall began on February 19, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990144. Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
The recalled product
- Product
- YAMAHA YZF-R3, MT-03, CZD300
- Brand
- YAMAHA
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Category
- Vehicle — Motorcycle / Scooter
- Affected units
- 8,281
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 (3)
- YZF-R3
- MT-03
- CZD300
Distribution
Distributed nationwide across the United States.
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