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Yamaha recalls learners over breaking brakes

Yamaha MT-03 masters of torque noisy leaks breaking
Yamaha MT-03

The official recall notice, issued through the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission says that when “strong gripping force is applied to the front brake lever, it may break”.

“If the front brake lever breaks while the motorcycle is being ridden, the rider will lose all brake functionality at the front of the motorcycle, increasing the risk of an accident and serious injury to the rider and other road users,” the notice says.

Owners of affected motorcycles should contact their local Yamaha Dealer to arrange an inspection and have the brake lever replaced, where required.

The vehicle identification of all 124 affected bikes are listed at the end of this article.

Photograph of Yamaha YZF-R3A breaking
Yamaha YZF-R3A

The models have now been recalled seven times.

They include issues such as radiator leaks, gear shift problems, noisy gears, engine vibrations, fuel leaks, loss of electrical power, engine stalling and clutch failures.

YOUR LEGAL RIGHTS ON RECALLS

Even though manufacturers and importers usually contact owners when a recall is issued, the bike may have been sold privately to a rider unknown to the company.

Therefore, Motorbike Writer publishes all motorcycle and scooter recalls as a service to all riders.

If you believe there is an endemic problem with your bike that should be recalled, contact the ACCC on 1300 302 502.

To check whether your motorcycle has been recalled, click on these sites:

• Australia

• USA

• New Zealand

• Canada

VINs of affected bikes

MH3RH12H5KK001081
MH3RH12H9KK001083
MH3RH12H0KK001084
MH3RH12H2KK001085
MH3RH12H4KK001086
MH3RH12H6KK001087
MH3RH12H8KK001088
MH3RH12HXKK001089
MH3RH12H6KK001090
MH3RH12H8KK001091
MH3RH12HXKK001092
MH3RH12H1KK001093
MH3RH12H3KK001094
MH3RH12H5KK001095
MH3RH12H7KK001096
MH3RH12H9KK001097
MH3RH12H0KK001098
MH3RH12H2KK001099
MH3RH12H5KK001100
MH3RH12H7KK001101
MH3RH12H9KK001102
MH3RH12H0KK001103
MH3RH12H2KK001104
MH3RH12H4KK001105
MH3RH12H6KK001106
MH3RH12H8KK001107
MH3RH12HXKK001108
MH3RH12H1KK001109
MH3RH12H8KK001110
MH3RH12H1KK001112
MH3RH12H3KK001113
MH3RH12H5KK001114
MH3RH12H7KK001115
MH3RH12H9KK001116
MH3RH12H0KK001117
MH3RH12H2KK001118
MH3RH12H4KK001119
MH3RH12H0KK001120
MH3RH12H2KK001121
MH3RH12H4KK001122
MH3RH12H8KK001124
MH3RH12HXKK001125
MH3RH12H1KK001126
MH3RH12H3KK001127
MH3RH12H5KK001128
MH3RH12H7KK001129
MH3RH12H3KK001130
MH3RH12H7KK001132
MH3RH12H9KK001133
MH3RH12H0KK001134
MH3RH12H2KK001135
MH3RH12H4KK001136
MH3RH12H6KK001137
MH3RH12H8KK001138
MH3RH12HXKK001139
MH3RH12H8KK001141
MH3RH12HXKK001142
MH3RH12H1KK001143
MH3RH12H3KK001144
MH3RH12H5KK001145
MH3RH12H2KK001149
MH3RH12H9KK001150
MH3RH12H0KK001151
MH3RH12H6KK001154
MH3RH12H8KK001155
MH3RH12H1KK001157
MH3RH12H5KK001159
MH3RH12H3KK001161
MH3RH12H2KK001166
MH3RH12H6KK001171
MH3RH12H8KK001172
MH3RH12H1KK001174
MH3RH12H5KK001176
MH3RH12H9KK001178
MH3RH12H0KK001179
MH3RH12H9KK001181
MH3RH12HXKK001187
MH3RH12HXKK001190
MH3RH12H1KK001191
MH3RH12H3KK001192
MH3RH12H7KK001194
MH3RH12H9KK001195
MH3RH12H2KK001197
MH3RH12H9KK001200
MH3RH127XKK002041
MH3RH1271KK002042
MH3RH1273KK002043
MH3RH1275KK002044
MH3RH1277KK002045
MH3RH1279KK002046
MH3RH1270KK002047
MH3RH1272KK002048
MH3RH1274KK002049
MH3RH1270KK002050
MH3RH1272KK002051
MH3RH1274KK002052
MH3RH1276KK002053
MH3RH1278KK002054
MH3RH127XKK002055
MH3RH1271KK002056
MH3RH1273KK002057
MH3RH1275KK002058
MH3RH1277KK002059
MH3RH1273KK002060
MH3RH1275KK002061
MH3RH1277KK002062
MH3RH1279KK002063
MH3RH1270KK002064
MH3RH1272KK002065
MH3RH1274KK002066
MH3RH1276KK002067
MH3RH1278KK002068
MH3RH127XKK002069
MH3RH1276KK002070
MH3RH1278KK002071
MH3RH127XKK002072
MH3RH1271KK002073
MH3RH1273KK002074
MH3RH1275KK002075
MH3RH1277KK002076
MH3RH1279KK002077
MH3RH1270KK002078
MH3RH1272KK002079
MH3RH1279KK002080