Yamaha MT and YZF-R3 recall: Main switch electric terminal may corrode
- What's wrong
- It has been identified that water/moisture can enter the Sub-Switch Assembly and contaminate the main switch circuit board. This can possibly cause corrosion of the main switch electric terminal. In the worst case this can result in the electrical supply being cut and could cause…
- What to do
- Contact a Yamaha dealer to book the free repair. Recall all known machines to replace the Sub-Switch Assembly with a new Quality Product.
What’s wrong
It has been identified that water/moisture can enter the Sub-Switch Assembly and contaminate the main switch circuit board. This can possibly cause corrosion of the main switch electric terminal. In the worst case this can result in the electrical supply being cut and could cause the engine to stall whilst the machine is being ridden.
The fix
Recall all known machines to replace the Sub-Switch Assembly with a new Quality Product.
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.