YAMAHA 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 Recall
Check Your Product
According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
Product
2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3
Brand
YAMAHA
Lot Codes / Batch Numbers
Not specified in NHTSA notice. Check official source for details.
Products Sold
Model Year 2015
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling certain 2015 YAMAHA YZF-R3 vehicles due to steering: steering wheel/handle bar issues. If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.. CRITICAL: Do not drive until repaired.
Summary derived from NHTSA notice
Reason for Recall
As stated by NHTSA
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR3 motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to August 31, 2015. The affected motorcycles may have an incorrectly manufactured upper triple clamp (handle crown) that may crack while riding.
Reported concern (NHTSA)
If the upper triple clamp fractures, a loss of steering control may result, increasing the risk of a crash.
Recommended Action
Per NHTSA guidance
Yamaha will notify customers, and dealers will replace the upper triple clamp with a new one, free of charge. The recall began on October 16, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha's customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's recall number is 990099.
Verify this information on the official source
For complete details and official instructions, check the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) directly.
View official NHTSA recall noticePage updated: Jan 10, 2026