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NHTSA : 20V071000🔴 ⚠️ High severity

Campaign Details

Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Defect Description

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.

Consequence / Hazard

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Proposed Solution

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.

🚗 Affected Vehicles1

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