Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. In the affected motorcycles, engine vibration can cause the fuel tank mounting bracket to contact the fuel tank, which overtime, may result in the tank leaking fuel.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Fuel Leak due to Fuel Tank Abrasion
| Report Received Date | 02/21/2017 |
| NHTSA ID | 17V111000 |
| Consequence Summary | A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire. |
| Corrective Action | Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112. |
| Recall Code | 990112 |
| Potentially Affected | 14320 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V111000) |
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