NHTSA Campaign Number: 18V860
Manufacturer Yamaha
Motor Corporation, USA
Components POWER TRAIN
Potential Number of Units Affected 11,240
Shifter Return Spring may Break
Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Summary
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.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’s number for this recall is 990126.
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.
Initial NHTSA Notification Report – Regarding: Certain 2015 ~ 2016 model YZFR3, Shift Shaft Torsion Spring Replacement, Factory Modification Campaign
December 03, 2018
Recall Acknowledgement
December 13, 2018
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