Yamaha recalls model year 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles

Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA is recalling 1,480 model year 2019 YZF-R3 motorcycles.

The brake hose holder may come loose, potentially causing damage to the brake hose protector and hose, resulting in a brake fluid leak.

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

What to do

Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will replace the front brake hose holder free of charge. The recall was expected to begin February 28, 2020.

Yamaha customer service at (800) 962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990134.