Vehicle recall 18V861000 · December 4, 2018
2015-2018 Yamaha YZF-R3
The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
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 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The upper radiator hose may crack resulting in a coolant leak.
- Consequence
- If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a new upper radiator hose, free of charge. The recall began December 17, 2018. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990125.
- 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
- 18V861000
- Reported to NHTSA
- December 4, 2018
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Manufacturer campaign
- 990125
- Owner notification
- December 17, 2018
- Vehicles potentially affected
- 16,760
- Initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Components
- Engine and engine cooling › Cooling system › Hoses/lines/piping/fittings
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 (2015-2018): 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015
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