01 / OFFICIAL CAMPAIGNS
2019 Yamaha YZFR3 recall campaigns
NHTSA 20V073000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, AIR
- Report received
- February 10, 2020
- Potential units
- 1,480campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The brake hose holder may come loose, potentially causing damage to the brake hose protector and hose, resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hose holder, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2020. Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990134. Note: Motorcycles in this recall are also affected by NHTSA recall number 20V-071.
Owner notification: February 28, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
NHTSA 20V071000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
- Report received
- February 10, 2020
- Potential units
- 1,561campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: 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.
Why it matters: A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Owner notification: February 28, 2020 · Filing manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
NHTSA 19V341000
- Component
- SERVICE BRAKES
- Report received
- May 2, 2019
- Potential units
- 198campaign-wide
Defect and consequence
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles. Porosities in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with a strong force.
Why it matters: A broken front brake lever can affect front braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake lever, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990128.
Owner notification: May 15, 2019 · Filing manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
02 / COMPONENT BREADTH