2015-2020 Yamaha MT-03/XMAX/YZF-R3 - Visibility recall
NHTSA campaign: 20V611000
31,000 vehicles potentially affected
- Model years
- 2015-2020
- Makes
- Yamaha
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component
- VISIBILITY
- Potential units affected
- 31,000 (NHTSA estimate of the at-risk population)
- Reported
- 2020-10-05
Affected vehicles
- 2020 Yamaha MT-03
- 2020 Yamaha XMAX
- 2020 Yamaha YZF-R3
- 2019 Yamaha XMAX
- 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3
- 2018 Yamaha XMAX
- 2018 Yamaha YZF-R3
- 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3
- 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3
- 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3
What’s the problem?
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.
What could happen?
A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
What’s the fix?
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.