2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 - Power Train recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V860000
11,240 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2016
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
- Potential units affected
- 11,240 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-12-04
Affected vehicles
- 2016 Yamaha YZFR3
- 2015 Yamaha YZFR3
What’s the problem?
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.
What could happen?
Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.