Yamaha Motor Australia has issued a second recall notice in a matter of days on the learner-approved 2019 YZF-R3A in what is now its 11th recall since 2015.
Both new issues revolve around separate causes for a break in the front brake hose.
The first recall on Friday, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, said the bracket supporting the front brake hose may dislodge.
It said this could cause “friction between the brake hose and the front fork, resulting in brake fluid loss”.
“If the brake system loses fluid, the effectiveness of the brakes decreases, increasing the risk of an accident causing serious injury to the rider and other road users,” the notice said.
Second notice
The second notice blames the horn lead wire for the break in the brake hose.
“When the handlebar is turned from side to side, the brake hose comes in contact with the horn lead wire due to incorrect positioning,” the notice says.
“When the brake hose comes in contact with the horn lead wire, this friction can cause damage to the front brake hose, which can result in serious injury to the rider and other road users.
In both cases, it urges owners to “immediately” contact their local Yamaha Dealer and arrange for a free fix.
Consumers can find their nearest authorised Yamaha dealership by visiting https://www.yamaha-motor.com.au.
It appears the recall was broken into two because there are different Vehicle Identification Numbers (VINs) specified for affected bikes.
The first notice affected 202 2018 R3 models. The VINs for the bikes were listed at the end of our first article.
The VINs for the 162 2019 bikes affected by the second recall are listed at the end of this article.
2019 Yamaha YZF-R311th recall
This LAMS model has now been recalled over 11 fault issues since 2015.
Issues include such as radiator leaks, gear shift problems, noisy gears, engine vibrations, fuel leaks, loss of electrical power, engine stalling, clutch failures and handlebar crown cracking.
It is also the third recall from Yamaha in a week after a fault with their 2017-19 XP530A scooter stands.
Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.
Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.
If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.
To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:
• USA
• Canada
VINS of affected R3 models
| MH3RH12H2KK001023 | MH3RH12H2KK001040 | MH3RH12H4KK001184 |
| MH3RH12H5KK001050 | MH3RH12H2KK001054 | MH3RH12H5KK001002 |
| MH3RH12HXKK001058 | MH3RH12H2KK001068 | MH3RH12H5KK001016 |
| MH3RH12H2KK001006 | MH3RH12H2KK001099 | MH3RH12H5KK001033 |
| MH3RH12H7KK001082 | MH3RH12H2KK001104 | MH3RH12H5KK001047 |
| MH3RH12HXKK001111 | MH3RH12H2KK001118 | MH3RH12H5KK001064 |
| MH3RH12H6KK001025 | MH3RH12H2KK001121 | MH3RH12H5KK001078 |
| MH3RH12HXKK001187 | MH3RH12H2KK001135 | MH3RH12H5KK001081 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001005 | MH3RH12H2KK001149 | MH3RH12H5KK001095 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001019 | MH3RH12H2KK001197 | MH3RH12H5KK001100 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001022 | MH3RH12H3KK001001 | MH3RH12H5KK001114 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001036 | MH3RH12H3KK001015 | MH3RH12H5KK001128 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001053 | MH3RH12H3KK001029 | MH3RH12H5KK001145 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001070 | MH3RH12H3KK001032 | MH3RH12H5KK001159 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001084 | MH3RH12H3KK001046 | MH3RH12H5KK001176 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001098 | MH3RH12H3KK001063 | MH3RH12H6KK001008 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001103 | MH3RH12H3KK001077 | MH3RH12H6KK001011 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001120 | MH3RH12H3KK001080 | MH3RH12H6KK001039 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001134 | MH3RH12H3KK001094 | MH3RH12H6KK001042 |
| MH3RH12H0KK001179 | MH3RH12H3KK001127 | MH3RH12H6KK001056 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001014 | MH3RH12H3KK001130 | MH3RH12H6KK001073 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001028 | MH3RH12H3KK001161 | MH3RH12H6KK001087 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001031 | MH3RH12H3KK001192 | MH3RH12H6KK001090 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001045 | MH3RH12H4KK001007 | MH3RH12H6KK001106 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001059 | MH3RH12H4KK001010 | MH3RH12H6KK001137 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001062 | MH3RH12H4KK001024 | MH3RH12H6KK001154 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001076 | MH3RH12H4KK001038 | MH3RH12H6KK001171 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001093 | MH3RH12H4KK001041 | MH3RH12H7KK001003 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001109 | MH3RH12H4KK001055 | MH3RH12H7KK001017 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001112 | MH3RH12H4KK001069 | MH3RH12H7KK001020 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001126 | MH3RH12H4KK001072 | MH3RH12H7KK001034 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001143 | MH3RH12H4KK001086 | MH3RH12H7KK001051 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001157 | MH3RH12H4KK001105 | MH3RH12H7KK001065 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001174 | MH3RH12H4KK001119 | MH3RH12H7KK001079 |
| MH3RH12H1KK001191 | MH3RH12H4KK001122 | MH3RH12H7KK001096 |
| MH3RH12H2KK001037 | MH3RH12H4KK001136 | MH3RH12H7KK001101 |
| YAMAHA MOTOR AUSTR | ALIA PTY LTD A.C.N | . 002 556 989 |
| MH3RH12H7KK001129 | MH3RH12H9KK001021 | MH3RH12HXKK001089 |
| MH3RH12H7KK001132 | MH3RH12H9KK001035 | MH3RH12HXKK001092 |
| MH3RH12H7KK001194 | MH3RH12H9KK001049 | MH3RH12HXKK001108 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001009 | MH3RH12H9KK001052 | MH3RH12HXKK001125 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001012 | MH3RH12H9KK001066 | MH3RH12HXKK001139 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001026 | MH3RH12H9KK001083 | MH3RH12HXKK001142 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001057 | MH3RH12H9KK001097 | MH3RH12H0KK001067 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001060 | MH3RH12H9KK001102 | MH3RH12H0KK001117 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001074 | MH3RH12H9KK001116 | MH3RH12H0KK001151 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001088 | MH3RH12H9KK001133 | MH3RH12H2KK001071 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001091 | MH3RH12H9KK001150 | MH3RH12H2KK001085 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001107 | MH3RH12H9KK001178 | MH3RH12H2KK001166 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001110 | MH3RH12H9KK001181 | MH3RH12H3KK001113 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001124 | MH3RH12H9KK001195 | MH3RH12H3KK001144 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001138 | MH3RH12HXKK001013 | MH3RH12H6KK001123 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001141 | MH3RH12HXKK001027 | MH3RH12H7KK001048 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001155 | MH3RH12HXKK001030 | MH3RH12H7KK001115 |
| MH3RH12H8KK001172 | MH3RH12HXKK001044 | MH3RH12H8KK001043 |
| MH3RH12H9KK001004 | MH3RH12HXKK001061 | MH3RH12H9KK001200 |
| MH3RH12H9KK001018 | MH3RH12HXKK001075 | MH3RH12HXKK001190 |