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NHTSARecalled Feb 21, 2017 · #17V112000

Water may Enter Ignition Switch and cause Stall

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Description

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. An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Product details

Product
  • Water may Enter Ignition Switch and cause Stall
  • 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3
Type
Vehicle
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Model numbers
UPCs

What you should do

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.

View the official CPSC notice