Steering: steering wheel/handle barRecall 15V-593 · 2015 Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 15V-593 covers 16 2015 Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3 for a steering: steering wheel/handle bar problem, reported to NHTSA on September 23, 2015. The manufacturer's latest report (2016 Q2) shows 100% of affected vehicles repaired.
Do not drive these vehicles until repaired
Source: NHTSA recall 15V593000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
The risk
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Recall repairs are free. Confirm whether this recall is open on your vehicle by entering its VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
How fast cars are being fixed
100%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 1, 2015 to August 31, 2015. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.