2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 - Fuel System, Gasoline recall
NHTSA campaign: 17V111000
14,320 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY
- Potential units affected
- 14,320 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2017-02-21
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3
- 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3
What’s the problem?
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
What could happen?
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
What’s the fix?
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.