2019–2021 Yamaha (3 models) Equipment Recall 21V048000 (Yamaha 990144)
NHTSA recall 21V048000 (Yamaha recall 990144) covers about 8,281 2019–2021 Yamaha (3 models) vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Feb 3, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory.
Source: NHTSA campaign 21V048000 · Data as of Nov 6, 2026 · By CarWhere Research
What's recalled
Component: Equipment (other, labels)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX (CDZ300) scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles. The Vehicle Identification Number (VIN) printed on the Federal Certification label may not match the VIN stamped on the vehicle. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of 49 CFR Part 567, "Certification."
The risk
The owner, referencing an incorrect VIN label, may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire or a crash.
The remedy and its status
Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge. The recall began February 19, 2021. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990144.
Status: NHTSA lists Feb 19, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign.
Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
Yamaha recall number 990144
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number for 21V048000 as 990144. Owner letters and dealer service departments often use this code, so a search for "990144 recall" refers to the same campaign.
Affected models and years
Models and model years NHTSA lists for this campaign. Not every vehicle of a listed model and year is included; check by VIN.
| Vehicle | Model years | More |
|---|---|---|
| Yamaha CZD300 | 2019–2020 | — |
| Yamaha MT-03 | 2020 | — |
| Yamaha YZF-R3 | 2019–2021 | — |
Key dates
- Report filed with NHTSA
- Feb 3, 2021
- Owner notification
- Feb 19, 2021
- Recall initiated by
- the manufacturer
- Filed by
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
- Safety standard (FMVSS)
- 567
Check your VIN for 21V048000
- Find the 17-character VIN on the driver-side dashboard (visible through the windshield), the door-jamb sticker, or your registration.
- Enter it in NHTSA's free VIN recall lookup. It shows every open recall on that exact vehicle, including this one if it applies and hasn't been repaired.
- If 21V048000 is open, call any Yamaha dealer's service department and give them the recall number (21V048000 or 990144). The repair is free.
Not sure of the exact model or year? Decode it first with the free VIN decoder.
Frequently asked questions
What is recall 21V048000?
NHTSA recall 21V048000 (Yamaha recall 990144) covers about 8,281 2019–2021 Yamaha (3 models) vehicles (equipment), filed with NHTSA Feb 3, 2021. There is no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. It covers certain 2019-2021 YZF-R3 motorcycles, 2019-2020 XMAX (CDZ300) scooters, and 2020 MT03 motorcycles.
Is it safe to drive a vehicle with recall 21V048000?
NHTSA's record for 21V048000 carries no do-not-drive or park-outside advisory. The risk NHTSA lists is: "The owner, referencing an incorrect VIN label, may not recognize their vehicle is involved in a safety recall, and may not have the recall remedy performed, which could increase the risk of injury, fire or a crash." Get the free repair as soon as it is available for your vehicle.
How do I know if my vehicle is affected by 21V048000?
Only a VIN lookup can tell you. Not every vehicle of the listed models and years is included, and repaired vehicles drop off. Enter your 17-character VIN in NHTSA's free recall lookup at nhtsa.gov/recalls, or ask any Yamaha dealer to check it.
What is the fix for recall 21V048000, and is it free?
NHTSA's record says: "Yamaha will notify owners, and dealers will install a correct certification label, free of charge." NHTSA lists Feb 19, 2021 as the owner-notification date for this campaign. Safety-recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers.
What is the Yamaha recall number for 21V048000?
NHTSA lists the manufacturer's own recall number as 990144. Dealers and owner letters often use that code (990144) instead of the NHTSA campaign number 21V048000.
Sources and method
- NHTSA recall record for 21V048000, from NHTSA's public recall campaign database. Problem, risk and remedy text is NHTSA's own wording.
- "Vehicles affected" is NHTSA's potential-units-affected count for the whole campaign.
- Data as of Nov 6, 2026. NHTSA updates campaigns as manufacturers file amendments, so check the official record for the latest.