NHTSA Recall 20V073000: Hoses, lines/piping, and fittings (service brakes)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 1,480 vehicles. It affects 2019 Yamaha YZFR3.
| NHTSA campaign | 20V073000 |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer campaign | 990134 |
| Component | SERVICE BRAKES, AIR › SUPPLY › HOSES, LINES/PIPING, AND FITTINGS |
| Report received | February 10, 2020 |
| Owner notification | February 28, 2020 |
| Initiated by | Manufacturer |
Defect
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles. The brake hose holder may come loose, potentially causing damage to the brake hose protector and hose, resulting in a brake fluid leak.
Safety risk
A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hose holder, free of charge. The recall began February 28, 2020. Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990134. Note: Motorcycles in this recall are also affected by NHTSA recall number 20V-071.
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 20V073000
| Make and model | Model years |
|---|---|
| Yamaha YZFR3 | 2019 |
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.