NHTSA Recall 18V861000
Filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. Component: Engine And Engine Cooling. Reported 2018-12-04. An estimated 16,760 vehicles are affected. Recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer.
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
Risk
If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
What the manufacturer will do
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990125.
Manufacturer campaign number: 990125
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.