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2015-2016 Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3 recall: tank assembly

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on February 21, 2017. It covers about 14,320 vehicles.

vehicles affected
14,320
reported
Feb 21, 2017
owners notified
Mar 3, 2017

Fuel system, gasoline: storage: tank assembly

What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
Risk
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.

Recall number 17V111000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V111000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3 tank assembly?

Yes. Recall 17V111000, reported on February 21, 2017, covers about 14,320 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V111000?

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.

Is the recall repair free?

Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.

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