Electrical system: ignition: switch
- Component
- Electrical system: ignition: switch
- Manufacturer
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Vehicles affected
- 14,320
- Reported to NHTSA
- 2017-02-21
- Owners notified
- 2017-03-03
Defect description
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.
Safety risk
An engine stall increases the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
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.