2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall Title: ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall Date: 2017-02-21
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 NHTSA Recall Campaign Number: 17V112000
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall Component(s): ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:IGNITION:SWITCH
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall - Potential Number of Units Affected: 14320
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall Overview: 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.
Just What Is a Car Recall? Car Safety Recall Definition - A safety recall is an automotive manufacturer's way of notifying vehicle customers that their product has a flaw. The automobile problem is serious enough that if you do not correct the flaw your and/or your passengers' safety could be at risk. Generally recalls are initiated by the US Government, but sometimes individual car manufacturers will pre-emptively initiate a recall.
Where Do I Find My VIN (Vehicle Identification Number)? Look on the lower left of your car’s windshield for your 17-digit Vehicle Identification Number (VIN). Your VIN is also located on your car’s registration card, and it may be shown on your insurance card.
Auto Tip - How Do I Find Out If My Vehicle Has A Recall? ==> An easy way to determine if you have an active car recall is to just enter your VIN number at the top of this page and CarFax will report if there are any issues at all with your vehicle. The CarFax Report image looks like this:
2016 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall 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.