Recall 18V860000: 2015–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3

Report received

Dec 4, 2018

Manufacturer

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Potentially affected

11,240vehicles

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 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.

Possible consequence

Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.

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