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Yamaha front brake hose my chafe against the horn lead wire when the handlebars are turned from left to right, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.

NHTSA campaign 20V-071 · Reported February 10, 2020 · 1,561 vehicles affected

AFFECTED MODELS
Yamaha YZF-R3
VEHICLES AFFECTED
1,561
REMEDY
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose, replacing it as necessary, and reroute the horn lead wire, free of charge.
COST
Free

The short version

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported a problem with the foundation components hoses, lines/piping, and fittings. Here is what owners need to know.

WHAT

The front brake hose my chafe against the horn lead wire when the handlebars are turned from left to right, potentially resulting in a brake fluid leak.

WHY IT MATTERS

A brake fluid leak can reduce braking ability, increasing the risk of a crash.

WHAT TO DO

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the front brake hose, replacing it as necessary, and reroute the horn lead wire, free of charge.

Affected vehicles

These model years are included in NHTSA campaign 20V-071.

YEAR RANGEMODEL
2019Yamaha YZF-R3

What changed

Newest first. The record shows both when the recall began and what has changed since.

  1. Recall reported to NHTSA. LATEST

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