Recall 17V112000

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH

Report Date
20170221
Component
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
Affected Vehicles
2 models

Defect Description

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.

Safety Consequence

An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.

Affected Vehicles

Year Make Model
2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3

Check your vehicle: Visit NHTSA.gov and enter your VIN to see if your specific vehicle is affected.