2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 - Engine And Engine Cooling recall
NHTSA campaign: 18V861000
16,760 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2018
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
- Potential units affected
- 16,760 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2018-12-04
Affected vehicles
- 2018 Yamaha YZFR3
- 2017 Yamaha YZFR3
- 2016 Yamaha YZFR3
- 2015 Yamaha YZFR3
What’s the problem?
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
What could happen?
If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What’s the fix?
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, 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 990125.