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NHTSA Recall 21V048000: Labels (equipment)

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall to NHTSA on , covering an estimated 8,281 vehicles. It affects 3 models including the Yamaha CZD300.

8,281
vehicles potentially affected
3
models affected
2021
owners notified (February 19)
NHTSA campaign21V048000
Manufacturer campaign990144
ComponentEQUIPMENT › OTHER › LABELS
Report receivedFebruary 3, 2021
Owner notificationFebruary 19, 2021
Initiated byManufacturer

Defect

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX (CDZ300) scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."

Safety risk

The owner, referencing an incorrect VIN label, may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire or a crash.

Remedy

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990144.

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 21V048000

Make and modelModel years
Yamaha CZD3002019, 2020
Yamaha MT-032020
Yamaha YZF-R32019, 2020, 2021

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.