Tl* the contact owns a 2017 yamaha yzfr3. While driving various speeds, the motorcycle suddenly shut completely off and could not restarted immediately. The contact indicated that the failure occurred on five separate occasions. The motorcycle was towed to mountain motorsports roswell (10885 alpharetta hwy, roswell, ga), but the cause of the failure could not be determined. The motorcycle was examined by three other unknown motorsports dealers, but they were unable to determine the cause of the failure. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 200.
The worst 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 problems
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Recalls 2
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
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 · Recall details
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Is the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 reliable?
Owners have filed 1 complaint about the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3, close to a typical YZF-R3 model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3?
Electrical system, with 1 complaint. Next is engine (1).
How many recalls does the 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 have?
2 recalls, covering engine and engine cooling and equipment.
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