Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Upper Triple Clamp may Fracture
| Report Received Date | 09/23/2015 |
| NHTSA ID | 15V593000 |
| Consequence Summary | If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash. |
| Corrective Action | Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099. |
| Recall Code | 990099 |
| Potentially Affected | 16 |
| Fire Risk When Parked | No |
| Do Not Drive | Yes |
| Recall Link | Go to Recall (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=15V593000) |
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