2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F-G MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #16V459000
RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
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.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F-G |
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| Manufacturer |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Manufactured between |
1/1/2015 - 4/15/2016 |
| Recalled on |
6/23/2016 |
| Influenced by |
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA |
| Owners Notified on |
7/7/2016 |
| # Affected |
11,280 |
| Recalled for |
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING |
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| Description |
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. |
| Consequences |
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| 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 YZFR3F-G Recall for POWER TRAIN, CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
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View All YAMAHA YZFR3F-G Recalls |
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