VisibilityRecall 20V-611 · Yamaha vehicles
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA recall 20V-611 covers 31,000 Yamaha vehicles for a visibility problem, reported to NHTSA on October 5, 2020. The manufacturer's latest report (2022 Q3) shows 12% of affected vehicles repaired.
Source: NHTSA recall 20V611000 and manufacturer quarterly reports. Started by the manufacturer.
The problem
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.
The risk
A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
The fix
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.
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
12%repaired
Share of affected vehicles repaired in each quarterly report the manufacturer filed with NHTSA.