Service brakesRecall 19V-341 · 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 19V-341 covers 198 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 for a service brakes problem, reported to NHTSA on May 2, 2019. The manufacturer's latest report (2020 Q3) shows 94% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 19V341000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles. Porosities in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with a strong force.
The risk
A broken front brake lever can affect front braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake lever, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990128.
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
94%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.
Vehicles in this recall
Built from February 6, 2019 to March 6, 2019. Not every vehicle in these model years is included; check by VIN.