NHTSA Campaign 17V111000

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Feb 21, 2017 · 14,320 vehicles affected

What's wrong

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.

Consequence

A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.

Remedy

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.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
YAMAHA YZF-R3 2015 14,320
YAMAHA YZF-R3 2016 14,320

Source: NHTSA Campaign 17V111000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.