NHTSA Campaign 18V860000
POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION
Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Dec 4, 2018 · 11,240 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Consequence
Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZFR3 | 2015 | 11,240 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR3 | 2016 | 11,240 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V860000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.