NHTSA Campaign 20V071000

SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS

Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Feb 10, 2020 · 1,561 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The front brake hose my chafe against the horn lead wire when the handlebars are turned from left to right, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.

Consequence

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose, replacing it as necessary, and reroute the horn lead wire, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990135.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
YAMAHA YZFR3 2019 1,561

Source: NHTSA Campaign 20V071000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.