NHTSA Campaign 18V861000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS
Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Dec 4, 2018 · 16,760 vehicles affected
What's wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
Consequence
If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, 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 990125.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZFR3 | 2015 | 16,760 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR3 | 2016 | 16,760 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR3 | 2017 | 16,760 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR3 | 2018 | 16,760 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 18V861000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.