NHTSA Campaign 17V112000
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
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. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
Consequence
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began 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 17V112000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.