Recall 21V048 covers 8,281 2019-2021 Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03, and CZD300 vehicles with incorrect VIN labels. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
Yamaha is recalling 8,281 2019-2021 YZF-R3, MT-03, and CZD300 motorcycles and scooters under recall 21V048 because the VIN on the federal certification label does not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. An incorrect label can keep an owner from recognizing a safety recall, and Yamaha dealers will complete the recall repair free of charge.
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What's wrong?
The Vehicle Certification Label on affected 2019-2021 Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03, and CZD300 motorcycles and scooters is the federal label that identifies the vehicle and confirms it was certified for sale. It is supposed to repeat the same 17 digit VIN that is stamped into the vehicle, so the paperwork label and the permanent vehicle marking point to the same machine.
On affected units, the label can carry a VIN that does not match the stamped VIN. During assembly, workers checked only the last few characters instead of comparing the full 17 digit number, so a label with the wrong VIN was left on a small number of vehicles. The label itself fits and functions like the correct label; the defect is the identity information printed on it.
Owners can check for this by comparing the VIN on the certification label with the official stamped VIN on the vehicle. The warning sign is visible: the two VINs do not match.
Who's affected?
Spans the YZF-R3, MT-03, and CZD300 across the 2019, 2020, and 2021 model years, all tied to the vehicle certification label.
| 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
|---|---|
| 2020 Yamaha MT-03 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2019 Yamaha YZF-R3 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2020 Yamaha YZF-R3 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2019 Yamaha CZD300 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| 2020 Yamaha CZD300 | vehicle label (placard or certification) |
| Units affected | 8,281 |
| Field incidents | NHTSA has logged no field incidents to date. |
A matching year and model does not guarantee inclusion. Check your VIN to confirm whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle.
What's the safety risk?
An incorrect VIN label can cause an owner to miss a safety recall tied to the motorcycle and skip a needed remedy, increasing the risk of injury, fire, or a crash. Compare the stamped VIN with the certification label and use the stamped VIN for recall checks. Repair is free at any franchised Yamaha dealer.
What should I do?
- Check your VIN to confirm your 2019-2021 Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03, or CZD300 is included in this recall.
- Contact a franchised Yamaha dealer to schedule the free certification-label replacement that fixes the VIN-label mismatch.
- Bring the recall notice if Yamaha sent one, and reference recall number 21V048 when you call.
- Compare the label VIN with the VIN stamped on the vehicle before using the label for paperwork or recall checks.
What happens at the repair
At the dealer, a Yamaha technician installs the correct federal certification label so the label VIN matches the VIN stamped on the motorcycle or scooter. The label replacement and labor are free under recall 21V048. Yamaha used its general reimbursement plan for this recall, so documented costs paid before the recall notice for the same label correction are handled through that plan. Bring prior repair paperwork or receipts to the service desk, or contact Yamaha customer service if the dealer needs the claim path.
| Reimbursement | Reimbursement available |
|---|
Timeline
| February 3, 2021 | NHTSA published the recall |
|---|---|
| February 16, 2021 | Dealer notification began |
| February 16, 2021 | VIN-searchable in NHTSA's database — Check your VIN to see whether this recall applies to your specific vehicle. |
| February 16, 2021 | Interim owner notification (was planned for this date) |
| February 17, 2021 | Dealer notification ended |
| February 19, 2021 | Owner notification mailed |
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V048?
Recall 21V048 covers 8,281 2019-2021 Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03, and CZD300 motorcycles and scooters with an incorrect VIN on the Federal Certification label. Yamaha dealers will install the correct certification label for free.
What should I do if my 2019-2021 Yamaha YZF-R3, MT-03, or CZD300 is on this recall?
Check your VIN to confirm your specific motorcycle or scooter is included in recall 21V048. Use the VIN stamped on the vehicle, not only the certification label. If included, contact a franchised Yamaha dealer and reference recall 21V048 or Yamaha recall number 990144.
Is the recall repair free?
Yes. Federal recall law requires the recall remedy to be completed at no cost, and Yamaha's remedy says dealers will install a correct certification label free of charge. Yamaha customer service is available at 1-800-962-7926.
What is the safety risk from an incorrect VIN label?
The risk is missed recall protection. If an owner relies on the wrong VIN label, they can fail to recognize that the vehicle is included in a safety recall and skip the free remedy, increasing the risk of injury, fire, or a crash.
What if I bought my Yamaha motorcycle or scooter used?
The free recall remedy still applies. Ownership history does not remove a vehicle from a safety recall. Check your VIN using the VIN stamped on the vehicle, then call a franchised Yamaha dealer with recall 21V048 if your motorcycle or scooter is included.
More information
| NHTSA campaign page | nhtsa.gov/vehicle-recalls/21V048000 |
|---|---|
| Yamaha customer service | 1-800-962-7926 |
| NHTSA recall # | 21V048 |
| NHTSA recall # (full) | 21V048000 |
Source documents
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Download Recall Document (PDF) (PDF) - Download Quarterly Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Investigation Document (PDF) (PDF)
- Download Owner Notification Letter (PDF)
- Download Recall Report (PDF)
- Download Recall Acknowledgement (PDF)
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