2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls
The 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 is covered by 4 recall campaigns. 1 carry a Do Not Drive or Park Outside warning. Repairs are free at a dealer; check your VIN to see which are still open.
| Campaign | Received | Component |
|---|---|---|
| 20V611000 | 2020-10-05 | Visibility |
| 17V112000 | 2017-02-21 | Electrical System › Ignition › Switch |
| 17V111000 | 2017-02-21 | Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly |
| 15V593000 | 2015-09-23 | Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar |
Each recall: problem, risk and fix
Visibility (20V611000, 2020-10-05)
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.
Risk: A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
Free fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.
Electrical System › Ignition › Switch (17V112000, 2017-02-21)
Problem: 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.
Risk: An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Free fix: 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.
Fuel System, Gasoline › Storage › Tank Assembly (17V111000, 2017-02-21)
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
Risk: A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Free fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
Steering › Steering Wheel/Handle Bar (15V593000, 2015-09-23) Do Not Drive
Problem: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
Risk: If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Free fix: Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
Other model years: 2016 · All Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls