Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Radiator Hose may Crack and Leak Coolant

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.


Report Received Date 12/04/2018
NHTSA ID 18V861000
Consequence Summary If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action 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.
Recall Code 990125
Potentially Affected 16760
Fire Risk When Parked No
Do Not Drive No
Recall Link Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V861000)