2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3F/G - Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign: 16V460000
11,280 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
- Potential units affected
- 11,280 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2016-06-24
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Yamaha YZFR3F/G
- 2015 Yamaha YZFR3F/G
What’s the problem?
Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
What could happen?
If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.