2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #17V111000
RECALL FOR FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE : STORAGE : TANK ASSEMBLY
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 |
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| Manufacturer |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Manufactured between |
1/13/2015 - 10/24/2016 |
| Recalled on |
2/23/2017 |
| Influenced by |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Owners Notified on |
3/3/2017 |
| # Affected |
14,320 |
| Recalled for |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY |
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| Description |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel. |
| Consequences |
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective action |
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112. |
| 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 |
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall for ELECTRICAL SYSTEM, IGNITION, SWITCH
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall for VISIBILITY
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