Power train: clutch assemblyRecall 16V-460 · 2015–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 16V-460 covers 11,280 2015–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 for a power train: clutch assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on June 24, 2016. The manufacturer's latest report (2017 Q4) shows 73% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 16V460000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
The risk
If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
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
73%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 April 15, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.