Power train: manual transmissionRecall 18V-860 · 2015–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 18V-860 covers 11,240 2015–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 for a power train: manual transmission problem, reported to NHTSA on December 4, 2018. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q1) shows 20% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 18V860000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.
The risk
Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.
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
20%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from January 5, 2015 to March 31, 2016. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.