YAMAHAYZF-R3
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2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 recalls

There are 3 NHTSA recall campaigns associated with this vehicle configuration.

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Live NHTSA dataVehicle taxonomy resolved as YAMAHA YZF-R3.
NHTSA recall campaigns3
NHTSA consumer complaints1
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Most-mentioned components
VISIBILITY · 1ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH · 1FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY · 1
Campaign 20V611000

Visibility

May 10, 2020
Summary

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.

Risk

A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.

Remedy

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.

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Campaign 17V112000

Electrical System › Ignition › Switch

Sep 2, 2018
Summary

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.

Risk

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

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.

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Campaign 17V111000

Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly

Sep 2, 2018
Summary

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.

Risk

A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.

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