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2015-2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 recall: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on December 4, 2018. It covers about 16,760 vehicles.

vehicles affected
16,760
reported
Dec 4, 2018
owners notified
Dec 17, 2018
related complaints
3

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system: hoses/lines/piping/fittings

What is wrong
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
Risk
If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, 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 990125.

Recall number 18V861000

Affected vehicles

Owner complaints about the same problem

Owners of these vehicles have filed 3 complaints about engine problems.

2015 Yamaha YZF-R32016 Yamaha YZF-R32017 Yamaha YZF-R32018 Yamaha YZF-R3

Questions about recall 18V861000

Is there a recall on the 2015-2018 Yamaha YZF-R3 hoses/lines/piping/fittings?

Yes. Recall 18V861000, reported on December 4, 2018, covers about 16,760 vehicles.

What is the fix for recall 18V861000?

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, 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 990125.

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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