2016 Yamaha Yzfr3f/g Recalls

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V460000
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990105
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 2015
Manufactured End Date: April 15th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: July 7th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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 Summary:
If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.

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NHTSA Campaign Number: 16V459000
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Manufacturer Campaign Number: 990105
Manufactured Begin Date: January 1st, 2015
Manufactured End Date: April 15th, 2016
Date of Owner Notification: July 7th, 2016

Defect Summary:
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 supply.

Consequence Summary:
If the engine seizes from a lack of oil supply, the rear wheel may lock up suddenly, increasing the risk of a crash.

Corrective Summary:
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.

Recall 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.