Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #16V459000

Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.

Description

Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V459000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Affecting model year 2015-2016 yamaha yzf-r3 f/g motorcycles manufactured january 1, 2015, to april 15, 2016 Includes 11,280 affected units, Oil Pump Drive Gear may Fail; Engine may Sieze, component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, and more from the Department of Transportation.

Vehicle Make / Model

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model year 2015-2016 yamaha yzf-r3 f/g motorcycles manufactured january 1, 2015, to april 15, 2016

Defect Summary

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.

Corrective Action

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.

Recall Overview

NHTSA ID: 16V459000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa

Report Received Date: 2016-06-23T00:00:00

Subject: Oil pump drive gear may fail; engine may sieze

Component: Engine And Engine Cooling

Potentially Affected Units: 11,280

Details

MFR Campaign Number: 990105

Recall Type: Vehicle

Defect Summary: 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.

Consequence Summary: If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Action: 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.

Safety Information

Fire Risk When Parked: No

Do Not Drive: No

Completion Rate: 72.88

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