Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Vehicles affected
1,561
Reported to NHTSA
2020-02-10
Owners notified
2020-02-28
Defect description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The front brake hose my chafe against the horn lead wire when the handlebars are turned from left to right, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose, replacing it as necessary, and reroute the horn lead wire, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2020. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990135.
Service brakes, air: supply: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Manufacturer
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Vehicles affected
1,480
Reported to NHTSA
2020-02-10
Owners notified
2020-02-28
Defect description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The brake hose holder may come loose, potentially causing damage to the brake hose protector and hose, resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hose holder, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2020. Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990134. Note: Motorcycles in this recall are also affected by NHTSA recall number 20V-071.
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles. Porosities in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with a strong force.
Safety risk
A broken front brake lever can affect front braking ability, increasing the risk of crash.
Manufacturer remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake lever, as necessary, free of charge. The recall began May 15, 2019. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990128.
Owner complaints
A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.
No complaints recorded for this model year.
Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.