Yamaha MT and YZF-R3 recall: Fuel may leak
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that the dimensions of the fitting bracket which secures the fuel tank to the frame are incorrect and this can cause the bracket to contact the fuel tank. This may result in engine vibration being resonance being transmitted to the fuel…
- What to do
- Contact a Yamaha dealer to book the free repair. Recall all affected machine to change the fuel tank fitting bracket.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that the dimensions of the fitting bracket which secures the fuel tank to the frame are incorrect and this can cause the bracket to contact the fuel tank. This may result in engine vibration being resonance being transmitted to the fuel tank. This can cause the spot weld of the tank cover stay to fail which can cause due to transmitted through the stay. In the worst case fuel may leak.
The fix
Recall all affected machine to change the fuel tank fitting bracket.
Vehicles affected
| Model | Built from | Built to | Vehicles |
|---|---|---|---|
| MT | – | – | 897 |
| YZF-R3 | – | – | 897 |
How to check your vehicle
Use the official DVSA checker with your registration number to see if your exact vehicle is included. If it is, the manufacturer should have written to the registered keeper. The repair is free, even if you bought the vehicle second-hand.
Updated 24 February 2017. This page summarises an official notice. Details can change – always follow the official notice.