NHTSA Recall 16V460000
NHTSA Campaign Id 16V460000; Date: Jun. 24, 2016
If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2015 Yamaha Yzfr3f/g; 2016 Yamaha Yzfr3f/g
Component: Power Train:clutch Assembly
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 11,280
Recall Summary:
Yamaha motor corporation (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 yzf-r3 f/g motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
How to Fix:
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2016. Owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
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: Jul 7, 2016
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