Vehicle recall 17V112000 · February 21, 2017
2015-2016 Yamaha YZF-R3
Water can enter and corrode the ignition switch resulting in an unexpected engine stall.
Source: NHTSA data as of September 22, 2026. Last refreshed Sep 23, 2026, 2:43 AM UTC.
- Summary
- 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.
- Consequence
- 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.
Recall details
- NHTSA campaign
- 17V112000
- Reported to NHTSA
- February 21, 2017
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990112
- Owner notification
- March 3, 2017
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 14,320
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Electrical system › Ignition › Switch
Vehicles covered
As listed by NHTSA. A recall usually covers only some vehicles of each model and year, often a production date range.
- Yamaha YZF-R3 (2015-2016): 2016, 2015
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