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2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F-G Recall - Campaign #16V459000

 
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2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F-G MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #16V459000

RECALL FOR ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.

Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

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Motorcycle 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F-G
Manufacturer Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Manufactured between 1/1/2015 - 4/15/2016
Recalled on 6/23/2016
Influenced by Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Owners Notified on 7/7/2016
# Affected 11,280
Recalled for ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
Description Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil supply.
Consequences If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Corrective action Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
Notes Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
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