2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3, covering 50,560 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
All recalls
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 · Recall details
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 · Recall details
Power train: clutch assembly
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
- Risk
- If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Recall number 16V460000 · Recall details
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
- Risk
- If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Recall number 16V459000 · Recall details
Questions about the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 recalls
How do I check if my 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the 2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 have?
4, covering power train and engine and engine cooling.
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