Yamaha recall related to front brake lever

Yamaha recently announced a recall due to a broken front brake lever on certain 2019 YZFR3 motorcycles that can affect front braking ability, increasing the risk of crash. Porosities in the front brake lever may cause it to break if it is gripped with a strong force.

NHTSA Campaign Number: 19V341000

Manufacturer: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Components: SERVICE BRAKES

Potential Number of Units Affected: 198

MAKE	MODEL	MODEL YEAR(S)
YAMAHA	YZFR3	2019

Remedy: Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will inspect and replace the front brake lever, as necessary, free of charge. The recall is expected to begin May 16, 2019. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha’s number for this recall is 990128.S