2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G — Problems, Recalls & Safety Data
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Safety Rating
0
Owner Complaints
2
Recalls
0
Service Bulletins
0
Investigations
Overview of the 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G
The 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G has received a total of 0 safety complaints filed with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA). There have been 2 recall campaigns affecting this vehicle, covering issues with ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING, POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY.
Recalls for the 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G
NHTSA has recorded 2 recalls for the 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G, potentially affecting up to 22,560 vehicles.
Recall 16V459000 — ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING
| 11,280 vehicles affected
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. Due to an oil pump problem, the oil pressure in these motorcycles may not be properly regulated. As a result, the oil pump drive gear may fail and cause the engine to seize from lack of oil...
Consequence: If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the oil pump, free of charge. The recall began July 5, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
View full details →Recall 16V460000 — POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY
| 11,280 vehicles affected
Defect: Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly.
Consequence: If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.
Remedy: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.
View full details →Owner Complaints for the 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G
No complaints have been filed with NHTSA for the 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G.
Safety Rating for the 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G
NHTSA has not yet tested the 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G in its New Car Assessment Program.
Technical Service Bulletins for the 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G
No technical service bulletins have been reported for this vehicle.
NHTSA Investigations for the 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G
There are no NHTSA defect investigations on record for this vehicle.
Other Model Years of the YAMAHA YZFR3F/G
- 2015 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G — 0 complaints
- 2016 YAMAHA YZFR3F/G (current)
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