2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 problems & recalls

Problem: Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2017 yamaha yzfr3 motorcycles. the affected motorcycles, intended for the us market, may have been manufactured with a canadian motor vehicle certification label. as such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 cfr part 567, "certification."

Risk: If the stamped vehicle identification number (vin) does not match the vin on the vehicle certification label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall.

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the vehicle certification label, free of charge. the recall began july 21, 2017. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. yamaha's number for this recall is 990115.

Problem: 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.

Fix: 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.

Problem: Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2020 yzf-r3, 2020 mt03 and 2018-2020 xmax scooters. condensation or other contaminates may adhere to the rear reflector lens reducing its effectiveness.

Risk: A less reflective rear reflector increases the risk of crash.

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the rear reflector, free of charge. the recall began october 20, 2020. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-888-266-3085. yamaha's number for this recall is 990139.