NHTSA Recall 15V593000: Steering wheel/handle bar (steering)
Do not drive Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 16 vehicles. It affects 2015 Yamaha YZF-R3.
| NHTSA campaign | 15V593000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990099 |
| Component | STEERING › STEERING WHEEL/HANDLE BAR |
| Report received | September 23, 2015 |
| Owner notification | October 16, 2015 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
Safety risk
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
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.
Vehicles covered by recall 15V593000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha YZF-R3 | 2015 |
Being listed here means the campaign covers the model year, not that every car was built with the defect or is still unrepaired. Enter your VIN above to check your specific vehicle. Recall repairs are free at authorised dealers. Source: NHTSA, October 2026.