Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Oil Pump Drive Gear may Fail; Engine may Sieze
| Report Received Date | 06/23/2016 |
| NHTSA ID | 16V459000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 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=16V459000) |
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