2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 - Electrical System recall
NHTSA campaign: 17V112000
14,320 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
- 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. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
What could happen?
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.