Storage: tank assemblyRecall 17V-111 · 2015–2016 Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 17V-111 covers 14,320 2015–2016 Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3 for a storage: tank assembly problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V111000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
The fix
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.
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
52%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 13, 2015 to October 24, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.