Ignition: switchRecall 17V-112 · 2015–2016 Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 17V-112 covers 14,320 2015–2016 Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3 for a ignition: switch problem, reported to NHTSA on February 21, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2018 Q2) shows 52% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V112000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
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.
The risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
The fix
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.
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.