Yamaha is recalling 902 units of YZF-R3 in India to fix a defect relating to clutch pressure plate and oil pump assembly.
Reportedly, these defects have not led to any incidents, crashes or injuries.
The bikes are recalled under Yamaha’s factory modification campaign, where the affected motorcycles’ defected parts will be replaced with a modified one on ‘Free of cost’ basis at Yamaha authorized dealers.
“Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd., Japan, has determined that a defect, which relates to Clutch Pressure Plate assy & Oil Pump assy malfunction, exists in few YZF-R3 motorcycles falling within certain production numbers. Although no safety issues have been reported from anywhere in India, Yamaha as a responsible corporate has decided to recall all the vehicles falling under the identified production numbers”, Yamaha said in a statement.
The bikes recalled in India were manufactured in Yamaha’s plant in Indonesia