NHTSA Campaign 21V048000

EQUIPMENT:OTHER:LABELS

Issued by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA · Reported Feb 3, 2021 · 8,281 vehicles affected

What's wrong

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX (CDZ300) scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Consequence

The owner, referencing an incorrect VIN label, may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire or a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990144.

Vehicles affected by this recall

Make Model Year Units
YAMAHA CZD300 2019 8,281
YAMAHA CZD300 2020 8,281
YAMAHA MT-03 2020 8,281
YAMAHA YZF-R3 2019 8,281
YAMAHA YZF-R3 2020 8,281
YAMAHA YZF-R3 2021 8,281

Source: NHTSA Campaign 21V048000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.