Transport CanadaCritical
2019 YAMAHA YZF-R3Transport Canada Recall #2020044
The official notice
Defect
On certain motorcycles, the front brake hose holder may be incorrect. As a result, the front brake hose could move out of place and be damaged by contact with the front fork. This could cause a brake fluid leak and result in reduced brake performance.
Safety Risk
Reduced brake performance can cause a loss of control and create the risk of a crash.
Remedy
Yamaha will notify owners by mail and instruct you to take your motorcycle to a dealer to have the front brake hose holder replaced. Yamaha advises you not to drive your motorcycle until the recall repairs have been completed.
440 vehicles affectedMfr ref: M20-040Updated June 10, 2026