Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls

The VIN number mentioned on the Production plate may not match with the actual VIN number of the vehicle.

Fix: Check and if necessary replace the Production plate/label.

3,804 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2019 to 31 Oct 2020

The rear reflector does not meet the standards specified by UN-ECE for reflection luminosity.

Fix: The affected units should have the Rear Reflector replaced by countermeasure ones.

14,834 vehicles · built 15 Jan 2015 to 20 Mar 2020

A Brake hose may touch the front fork outer tube and could wear out.

Fix: The affected units should have the brake hose brackets replaced by countermeasure ones.

80 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2018 to 28 Feb 2019

A brake hose has a possibility to wear by rubbing to horn lead wire.

Fix: The affected units should have the horn lead wire re-routed according to new specifications.

80 vehicles · built 1 Dec 2018 to 28 Feb 2019

The brake lever may break due to an incorrect molding process.

Fix: Affected units must have the brake lever replaced with the countermeasure part.

40 vehicles · built 29 Jan 2019 to 6 Mar 2019

The gear shift mechanism torsion spring could break due to incorrect production process of the spring

Fix: Affected units must have the torsion spring replaced with a countermeasure one.

897 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2015 to 1 Mar 2016

A coolant hose may fail due to incorrect vulcanization.

Fix: Affected units must have the coolant hoses replaced with countermeasure parts.

1,278 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2015 to 30 Nov 2017

It has been identified that the dimensions of the fitting bracket which secures the fuel tank to the frame are incorrect and this can cause the bracket to contact the fuel tank. This may result in engine vibration being resonance being transmitted to the fuel tank. This can cause the spot weld of the tank cover stay to fail which can cause due to transmitted through the stay. In the worst case fuel may leak.

Fix: Recall all affected machine to change the fuel tank fitting bracket.

897 vehicles

It has been identified that water/moisture can enter the Sub-Switch Assembly and contaminate the main switch circuit board. This can possibly cause corrosion of the main switch electric terminal. In the worst case this can result in the electrical supply being cut and could cause the engine to stall whilst the machine is being ridden.

Fix: Recall all known machines to replace the Sub-Switch Assembly with a new Quality Product.

897 vehicles

The clutch release bearing may not be to specification which can result in difficult clutch and gear use. Additionally the oil pump pressure relief valve may not be to specification which can result in broken gear and reduced lubrication and potentially to engine seizure and loss of machine control.

Fix: Recall the machines that are likely to be affected and replace the clutch pressure plate and oil pump assemblies with remedial parts.

684 vehicles · built 1 Jan 2015 to 31 Mar 2016