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Recalls 1
Equipment: other: labels
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX (CDZ300) scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
- Risk
- The owner, referencing an incorrect VIN label, may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire or a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990144.
Recall number 21V048000 · Recall details
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Questions about the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3
Is the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 reliable?
Owners have filed 0 complaints about the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3.
What is the most common problem with the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3?
There are not enough complaints to tell.
How many recalls does the 2021 Yamaha YZF-R3 have?
1 recall, covering equipment.
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