YAMAHA YZFR3 (2017) recall — Engine And Engine Cooling
Yamaha recalls 2015-2018 YZFR3 motorcycles due to potential coolant leaks that could cause loss of control and crashes. Owners must contact dealers for free upper radiator hose replacement.
Use caution until it’s fixed
If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause a loss of control, increasing the risk of a crash.
Contact the company & request your remedy
What happened, in plain English
Yamaha is recalling certain 2015-2018 YZFR3 motorcycles because the upper radiator hose can crack, causing coolant to leak onto the rear tire. This increases the risk of losing control and crashing. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1226517-yamaha-yzfr3-2017-motorcycle-recall-coolant-leak-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1226517-yamaha-yzfr3-2017-motorcycle-recall-coolant-leak-risk · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: NHTSA #18V861000
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“Yamaha YZFR3 2017 Motorcycle Recall: Coolant Leak Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1226517-yamaha-yzfr3-2017-motorcycle-recall-coolant-leak-risk. Based on NHTSA recall #18V861000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=18V861000).
Why it’s dangerous
If coolant leaks onto the rear tire, it can cause loss of control. This increases the risk of a crash because the rider may not be able to steer properly.
Who’s affected
Owners of 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles are affected. Riders with the recalled model are most at risk due to potential coolant leaks.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 motorcycles. The recall covers models sold between 2015 and 2018.
- Brand
Yamaha- Category
Vehicle
What to do — step by step
Contact Dealer for Replacement
Yamaha dealers will install a new upper radiator hose free of charge.
Check Recall Status
Owners can verify if their motorcycle is affected by contacting Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926.
What NHTSA says to do
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.
Questions people ask
Why is this recall happening?
The upper radiator hose may crack, causing coolant to leak onto the rear tire and increasing the risk of losing control and crashing.
How can I check if my motorcycle is affected?
Check if your motorcycle is a 2015-2018 Yamaha YZFR3 model. Contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926 to confirm.
What should I do if I have the recalled motorcycle?
Yamaha dealers will install a new upper radiator hose free of charge. Contact Yamaha customer service to schedule the repair.
Contact Yamaha
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 18V861000 — Yamaha Yamaha Hello, I own a Yamaha that is covered by recall 18V861000 from Yamaha. The official recall notice states: 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. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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Where this comes from
The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official NHTSA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: NHTSA Recall #18V861000 (April 12, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the NHTSA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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