NHTSA Recall 17V423000: Labels (equipment)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 40 vehicles. It affects 2017 Yamaha YZFR3.
| NHTSA campaign | 17V423000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990115 |
| Component | EQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS |
| Report received | June 30, 2017 |
| Owner notification | July 21, 2017 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2017 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The affected motorcycles, intended for the US market, may have been manufactured with a Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification Label. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
Safety risk
If the stamped vehicle identification number (VIN) does not match the VIN on the Vehicle Certification Label, owners may be unable to tell if their vehicle is under an important safety recall.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the Vehicle Certification Label, free of charge. The recall began July 21, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990115.
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 17V423000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha YZFR3 | 2017 |
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.