A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
A fuel leak in the presence of a ignition source can increase the risk of a fire.
We break every recall down into plain English — this one’s still on our list. Until our write-up is ready, the official NHTSA hazard and remedy below have the full, accurate details.
Source Page by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1227556-yamaha-yzf-r3-2016-recall-fuel-system-gasoline · Recall date February 21, 2017 · Official notice: NHTSA #17V111000
“YAMAHA YZF-R3 (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline.” GovInfoNow, recall dated February 21, 2017. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1227556-yamaha-yzf-r3-2016-recall-fuel-system-gasoline. Based on NHTSA recall 17V111000 (https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=17V111000).
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112.
We’ve drafted a message you can send Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 17V111000 — Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA YAMAHA YZF-R3 (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline Hello, I own a YAMAHA YZF-R3 (2016) recall — Fuel System, Gasoline that is covered by recall 17V111000 from Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA. The official recall notice states: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the fuel tank bracket. The fuel tank will be inspected and replaced if necessary. These repairs will be performed free of charge. The recall is expected to begin March 9, 2017. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990112. 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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