Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA – Water may Enter Ignition Switch and cause Stall

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycles. Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.


Report Received Date 02/21/2017
NHTSA ID 17V112000
Consequence Summary An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Corrective Action Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the ignition switch subassembly, free of charge. The recall began 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=17V112000)