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NHTSA Recall 17V112000: Switch (electrical system)

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 14,320 vehicles. It affects 2015–2016 Yamaha YZF-R3.

14,320
vehicles potentially affected
1
model affected
2017
owners notified (March 3)
NHTSA campaign17V112000
Manufacturer campaign990112
ComponentELECTRICAL SYSTEM › IGNITION › SWITCH
Report receivedFebruary 21, 2017
Owner notificationMarch 3, 2017
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

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.

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.

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 17V112000

Make and modelModel years
Yamaha YZF-R32015, 2016

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.