Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The shift shaft torsion spring may fracture, giving the shifter a loose feel and affecting the ability to shift gears.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Shifter Return Spring may Break
| Report Received Date | 12/04/2018 |
| NHTSA ID | 18V860000 |
| Consequence Summary | Difficulty shifting gears can cause a loss of control and increase the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new shift shaft torsion spring, 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 990126. |
| Recall Code | 990126 |
| Potentially Affected | 11240 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | No |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V860000) |
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