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NHTSARecalled Sep 23, 2015 · #15V593000

Upper Triple Clamp may Fracture

Hazard

Vehicle safety defect, Do not drive

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Description

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. If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
Upper Triple Clamp may Fracture
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Model numbers
YZFR3
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice