Complaints & Recalls
Official Safety Recalls - Important!
2 RecallsThese are official manufacturer recalls ordered by NHTSA for safety defects. If you own this vehicle, contact your dealer immediately for free repairs.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Safety Issue:
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 990125
Recall Date: Dec 4, 2018
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Safety Issue:
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."
Potential Risk:
FREE Recall Solution:
Additional Details:
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Mfg Campaign: 990115
Recall Date: Jun 30, 2017
Consumer Complaints
2 ComplaintsYamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11203975
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2019
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Defect Description:
ENGINE
Potential Consequences:
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.
Corrective Action:
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.
Additional Notes:
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.
Mfg Campaign: 11203975
Recall Date: Apr 26, 2019
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