Yamaha Mt: Fuel May Leak
Yamaha is recalling 1,794 MT and YZF-R3 motorcycles sold in the United Kingdom because the fuel tank fitting bracket has incorrect dimensions, which can cause it to contact the fuel tank. Engine vibration transmitted through this contact can damage the spot weld on the tank cover stay, potentially causing fuel to leak. Yamaha will replace the fuel tank fitting bracket on all affected machines.
- Recalling firm
- YAMAHA
- Product
- Vehicles: YAMAHA MT, YAMAHA YZF-R3. Units affected: 1,794
- Reason
- 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. Remedy: Recall all affected machine to change the fuel tank fitting bracket.
- Category
- vehicle recall
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Agency
- UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
- Recall date
- 2017-02-24
- Status
- Ongoing
- Distribution
- United Kingdom
Official recall notice from UK Driver and Vehicle Standards Agency
Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/60922a30-c07d-44b0-92d9-3d8cc0738bbc