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2015 Yamaha YZF-R3 — federal recalls on file

4 federal recalls reported for the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3

These are federal recalls reported for the 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3. A recall may apply only to certain VIN ranges or production windows. To confirm whether your specific VIN is in the affected window, use NHTSA's official per-VIN lookup or enter your VIN on our check page.

20V-611 Open recall Oct 5, 2020

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

VISIBILITY

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.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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17V-112 Open recall Feb 21, 2017

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

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.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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17V-111 Open recall Feb 21, 2017

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:STORAGE:TANK ASSEMBLY

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.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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15V-593 Do not drive Sep 23, 2015

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR

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.

Remedy: 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. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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