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.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Clutch Pressure Plate Bearing may Fail
| Report Received Date | 06/24/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V460000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| 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. |
| Recall Code | 990105 |
| Potentially Affected | 11280 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=16V460000) |
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