Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa | NHTSA Recall #16V460000
Vehicle safety recall details from the Department of Transportation.
Description
Detailed recall information for NHTSA ID 16V460000 by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa. Affecting model year 2015-2016 yzf-r3 f/g motorcycles manufactured january 1, 2015, to april 15, 2016 Includes 11,280 affected units, Clutch Pressure Plate Bearing may Fail, component: POWER TRAIN, and more from the Department of Transportation.
Vehicle Make / Model
makesAndModelsmodel year 2015-2016 yzf-r3 f/g motorcycles manufactured january 1, 2015, to april 15, 2016
Defect 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.
Corrective Action
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.