Foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittingsRecall 20V-071 · 2019 Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 20V-071 covers 1,561 2019 Yamaha Redundant YZF-R3 for a foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings problem, reported to NHTSA on February 10, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2021 Q2) shows 34% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V071000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The front brake hose my chafe against the horn lead wire when the handlebars are turned from left to right, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.
The risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose, replacing it as necessary, and reroute the horn lead wire, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990135.
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
34%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.