2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #15V593000
RECALL FOR STEERING : STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 |
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| Manufacturer |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2015 - 8/31/2015 |
| Recalled on |
9/23/2015 |
| Influenced by |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Owners Notified on |
10/16/2015 |
| # Affected |
16 |
| Recalled for |
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov. |
| See also |
2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall for FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE, STORAGE, TANK ASSEMBLY
2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall for VISIBILITY
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