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NHTSA : 15V593000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

Defect Description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.

Consequence / Hazard

If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

All the models below were recalled for this exact same problem.