Other: labelsRecall 17V-423 · 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 17V-423 covers 40 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 for a other: labels problem, reported to NHTSA on June 30, 2017. The manufacturer's latest report (2019 Q1) shows 88% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 17V423000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The affected motorcycles, intended for the US market, may have been manufactured with a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Vehicle Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990115.
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
88%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 4, 2017 to January 4, 2017. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.