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2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 recall: manual transmission

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on December 4, 2018. It covers about 11,240 vehicles.

vehicles affected
11,240
reported
Dec 4, 2018
owners notified
Dec 17, 2018

Power train: manual transmission

What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.
Risk
Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.

Recall number 18V860000

Affected vehicles

Questions about recall 18V860000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 manual transmission?

Yes. Recall 18V860000, reported on December 4, 2018, covers about 11,240 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V860000?

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990126.

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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