OFFICIAL CAMPAIGN FILE
NHTSA campaign 15V593000
NHTSA campaign 15V593000 covers 1 published year-and-model reports from 1 makes in this index and lists 16 potentially affected units campaign-wide. VIN eligibility must be checked separately.
Report received September 23, 2015 · Snapshot September 21, 2026
NHTSA records include a Do Not Drive advisory for at least one campaign associated with campaign 15V593000. Open the campaign and verify the VIN before operating or parking the vehicle.
01 / DEFECT RECORD
What NHTSA campaign 15V593000 says
Defect summary
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 summary
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
02 / CORRECTIVE ACTION
Remedy for NHTSA campaign 15V593000
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.
- Owner notification
- October 16, 2015
- Filing manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Component groups
- STEERING
03 / PUBLISHED VEHICLES