NHTSA Recall 15V593000
NHTSA Campaign Id 15V593000; Date: Sep. 23, 2015
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Yamaha Yzf-r3
Component: Steering:wheel And Handle Bar
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 16
Recall Summary:
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.
How to 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.
Recall 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.
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Oct 16, 2015
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