Recall 16V459000: 2015–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3

Report received

Jun 23, 2016

Manufacturer

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Potentially affected

11,280vehicles

Model years

2015–2016

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.

Possible consequence

If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2015 Yamaha YZF-R33 complaints
• 2016 Yamaha YZF-R31 complaints