Defect Description For Recall
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.
Make Of Vehicle
YAMAHA
Model Of Vehicle
YZFR3F/G
Year
2016
Recall Campaign Number
16V459000
Component Description
Engine And Engine Cooling
Effect Of Defect
If The Engine Seizes From A Lack Of Oil Supply, The Rear Wheel May Lock Up Suddenly, Increasing The Risk Of A Crash.
Fix Defect
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.
Vehicle Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Start Of Manufacture
20150101
End Of Manufacture
20160415
Type Of Vehicle Recall
V
Number Affected
11280
Date Owners Notified
20160707
Initiated By
Mfr
Responsible Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Date Report Received
20160623
Make Campaign Number
990105