Yamaha recall 990105

Q: Is 990105 the same recall as 16V460000?

Yes. 990105 is Yamaha’s own number for it; 16V460000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 2 NHTSA filings, all listed above.

Yamaha calls it 990105. NHTSA filed it as campaign 16V460000 and 1 other on Jun 24, 2016: power train on the 2015–2016 Yamaha YZFR3F/G, 22,560 vehicles potentially affected. One recall, two numbers — the dealer quotes the manufacturer’s, the federal record carries NHTSA’s.

The full filing, 16V460000 →Check a VIN at NHTSA

What NHTSA has under this number

Source: 49 CFR Part 573 filings

NHTSA campaign	Vehicles	Component	Filed	Affected	Severity
16V460000	2015–2016 Yamaha YZFR3F/G	Power Train	Jun 24, 2016	11,280	high
16V459000	2015–2016 Yamaha YZFR3F/G	Engine And Engine Cooling	Jun 23, 2016	11,280	high

Problem Yamaha Motor Corporation (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 YZF-R3 F/G motorcycles manufactured January 1, 2015, to April 15, 2016. The clutch pressure plate bearing may break due to an insufficient load rating, causing the clutch to not disengage and preventing the transmission from shifting properly. Risk If the clutch cannot be disengaged, the rider may not be easily able to stop the motorcycle, increasing the risk of a crash. Fix Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the clutch pressure plate bearing, free of charge. The recall began July 11, 2016. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990105.

The manufacturer’s own words as filed for 16V460000. Every model year it covers, the build window and the filed PDFs →

Two numbers, one recall

Every safety recall carries two identifiers. 990105 is the number Yamaha assigned in its own system: it is what appears on the owner letter, on the dealer’s service screen and on the repair order. 16V460000 is the number NHTSA filed the same recall under when the manufacturer reported it, and it is the one every federal record, this site included, is keyed on.

The repair is free by federal law for vehicles up to fifteen years old. Whether one particular vehicle is included is settled by its VIN against the manufacturer’s build list, not by its model year.

Check one specific vehicle

Both lookups check a VIN against the manufacturer’s own list and say whether the repair is still outstanding on that vehicle.

NHTSA VIN recall lookup →

Common questions

Source: NHTSA, 49 CFR Part 573

Is 990105 the same recall as 16V460000?

Yes. 990105 is Yamaha’s own number for it; 16V460000 is NHTSA’s. The manufacturer used the same number on 2 NHTSA filings, all listed above.

Which vehicles does 990105 cover?

2015–2016 Yamaha YZFR3F/G, 22,560 vehicles by the manufacturer’s count. A recall covers a build range, so the VIN decides whether one particular vehicle is in it.

Does the 990105 repair cost anything?

No. The manufacturer must remedy a safety defect at no charge for vehicles up to 15 years old from first sale.