NHTSA Campaign 16V459000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Jun 23, 2016 · 11,280 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZFR3F/G | 2015 | 11,280 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR3F/G | 2016 | 11,280 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 16V459000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.