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2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 recall: labels

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on June 30, 2017. It covers about 40 vehicles.

vehicles affected
40
reported
Jun 30, 2017
owners notified
Jul 21, 2017

Equipment: other: labels

What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The affected motorcycles, intended for the US market, may have been manufactured with a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Risk
If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Vehicle Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990115.

Recall number 17V423000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 17V423000

Is there a recall on the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 labels?

Yes. Recall 17V423000, reported on June 30, 2017, covers about 40 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 17V423000?

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Vehicle Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990115.

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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