NHTSA Campaign 15V593000
STEERING: STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR
Filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA.
NHTSA campaign 15V593000 covers 1 vehicle and concerns the steering: steering wheel/handle bar. The repair is free.
What this recall covers
- The defect
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
- The risk
- If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
- The fix
- Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
- Notes
- 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.
Vehicles covered by 15V593000 (1)
Yamaha (1)
Is my vehicle affected?
Being on this list means your year, make and model fall inside campaign 15V593000. It does not mean your individual vehicle does: a campaign covers a range of VINs built in a specific window, and vehicles either side of that window are untouched.
Check the 17-character VIN from the driver-side dashboard or door jamb against NHTSA's lookup. If it is covered, the dealer must do the work free of charge, regardless of the vehicle's age or mileage.