The worst 2015 Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3 problems
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Recalls 4
Visibility
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 YZF-R3, 2020 MT03 and 2018-2020 XMAX scooters. Condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.
- Risk
- A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. The recall began October 20, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑888‑266‑3085. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.
Recall number 20V611000 · Recall details
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 · Recall details
Electrical system: ignition: switch
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
- Risk
- An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
Recall number 17V112000 · Recall details
Steering: steering wheel/handle bar
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
- Risk
- If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
Recall number 15V593000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2015 Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3 3
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Is the 2015 Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2015 Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3.
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How many recalls does the 2015 Yamaha Redundant Yzf-R3 have?
4 recalls, covering visibility, fuel system, gasoline and electrical system.
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