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2015 Yamaha YZFR3: federal recalls on file

2 federal recalls reported for the 2015 Yamaha YZFR3

These are federal recalls reported for the 2015 Yamaha YZFR3. 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.

18V-861 Open recall Dec 4, 2018

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM:HOSES/LINES/PIPING/FITTINGS

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.

Risk: If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990125. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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18V-860 Open recall Dec 4, 2018

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

POWER TRAIN:MANUAL TRANSMISSION

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.

Risk: Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126. The repair is free at any franchised dealer of your brand.

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