Is This A Lemon?

NHTSA recall campaign

15V593000

ManufacturerYamaha Motor Corporation, USAReported2015-09-23Affected16 vehicles

Do not drive

What was wrong

Defect

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.

Risk

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

Manufacturer remedy

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.

To check whether your specific VIN is covered and to find a participating dealer, look this campaign up on NHTSA.gov →

Affected vehicles

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