Yamaha Motor USA is recalling about 40 units of its 2017 Yamaha YZF-R3 motorcycle because of an issue with the bikes’ vehicle identification number (VIN) label.
Apparently, the affected machines were manufactured with Canadian Motor Vehicle Certification labels, instead of proper VIN labels for the US market.
Since this means that the machines fail to comply with federal laws concerning the certification of vehicles, a recall must commence.
To remedy the situation, Yamaha dealers will replace the vehicle certification label free of charge. This recall is expected to start later this week, on July 20th, 2017.
Concerned Yamaha YZF-R3 owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926, and reference Yamaha recall number 990115. As always, the NHTSA is also available at 1-888-327-4236 and safercar.gov.
Source: NHTSA
