Recall 17V423 affects 40 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles with the wrong certification label. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha is recalling 40 2017 YZFR3 motorcycles because some bikes built for the United States received a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label. If the stamped VIN does not match the label VIN, an owner can miss an important safety recall; Yamaha dealers will install the correct certification label free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The certification label on a 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 is the factory sticker that identifies the motorcycle for US safety certification. It repeats the VIN and confirms that the motorcycle was built for the correct market. Owners and dealers use that label to match the motorcycle to its official stamped VIN.
On affected YZFR3 motorcycles, Yamaha says workers installed a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label on units bound for the US market instead of the US label. That means the printed label does not match the US certification setup for the motorcycle. The problem is a labeling error, not a mechanical failure of the engine, brakes, steering, or frame.
The warning sign is visible before any paperwork problem starts. Check the certification label against the official stamped VIN on the motorcycle. If the label shows the wrong VIN or appears to be a Canadian certification label on a US motorcycle, that is the defect Yamaha identified.
Who's affected?
| 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| Units affected | 40 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
Not every 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycle is on the list. Check your VIN to confirm whether your specific motorcycle is included.
What's the safety risk?
A mismatched stamped VIN and Vehicle Certification Label can keep an owner from knowing whether the motorcycle is covered by an important safety recall. Compare the label with the official stamped VIN. If they do not match, contact a Yamaha dealer and keep paperwork with the bike until corrected. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your stamped VIN to confirm your 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Yamaha dealer to schedule the free Vehicle Certification Label replacement that corrects the Canadian-market label issue.
- Bring the recall notice if Yamaha mailed one. If not, reference recall number 17V423 when you call.
- Compare the stamped VIN with the Vehicle Certification Label before relying on the label for recall status.
- Call Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 with questions and mention Yamaha recall 990115.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Yamaha technician replaces the incorrect Canadian Vehicle Certification Label with the correct U.S. label for the 2017 YZFR3. The label replacement is free under the recall. Yamaha has a general reimbursement plan on file, so if you already paid out of pocket for the same certification label correction before the recall work, ask Yamaha customer service or the dealer service desk how to submit documentation for review.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| June 30, 2017 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| July 20, 2017 | Dealer notification began |
| July 20, 2017 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| July 21, 2017 | Dealer notification ended |
| July 21, 2017 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 17V423?
Recall 17V423 covers 40 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles that were built for the US market but received a Canadian Vehicle Certification Label. If the stamped VIN does not match the label VIN, an owner can miss whether the motorcycle is under an important safety recall. Yamaha dealers will replace the label for free.
What should I do if my 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle is included in recall 17V423. If it is, contact a franchised Yamaha dealer to schedule the Vehicle Certification Label replacement. Reference recall number 17V423 and Yamaha recall number 990115 when you call.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the manufacturer to fix the defect at no cost, and Yamaha will replace the Vehicle Certification Label free of charge at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
What is the safety risk?
The risk is recall identification. If the stamped VIN and Vehicle Certification Label VIN do not match, an owner can miss whether the Yamaha YZFR3 is covered by an important safety recall. The dealer repair replaces the incorrect label so the motorcycle can be identified correctly.
When did Yamaha start the recall repair?
Yamaha began the recall on July 21, 2017. The repair is available now, and a franchised Yamaha dealer can replace the Vehicle Certification Label at no cost. Yamaha customer service is available at 1-800-962-7926.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/17V423000 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha customer service | 1-800-962-7926 |
| NHTSA recall # | 17V423 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 17V423000 |
Source documents
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Download Misc. Document (PDF) - Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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