NHTSARecalled Jun 23, 2016 · #16V459000
Oil Pump Drive Gear may Fail; Engine may Sieze
Hazard
Vehicle safety defect
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Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply. If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Product details
- Product
- Oil Pump Drive Gear may Fail; Engine may Sieze
- Type
- Vehicle
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Model numbers
- 2016 Yamaha
- UPCs
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What you should do
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.