EU alert · Safety Gate Serious risk Motor vehicles
Motorcycles Yamaha “YZF-R3A and MT-03A” — risk: injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0875/16
Summary
null The clutch pressure plate bearing may break when the clutch is operated frequently due to insufficient load rating of the bearing. As a consequence, the clutch may fail to operate and the transmission will not shift properly.There is a possibility that engine oil pressure may not regulate properly due to an improper design of the oil relief valve in the oil pump. As a consequence, the resin gear may break which…
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Product
Motorcycles — Yamaha
- Brand
- Yamaha
- Name / model
- YZF-R3A and MT-03A · Models YZF-R3A (B023/4/B/C) and MT-03A (B082/3)
- Category
- Motor vehicles
- Motorcycles.
- Production dates: 2015-2016 model year.
What is the risk?
- null The clutch pressure plate bearing may break when the clutch is operated frequently due to insufficient load rating of the bearing. As a consequence, the clutch may fail to operate and the transmission will not shift properly.There is a possibility that engine oil pressure may not regulate properly due to an improper design of the oil relief valve in the oil pump. As a consequence, the resin gear may break which could result in engine damage due to lack of oil supply.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: 22/06/2016
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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