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YAMAHA: YZF-R1: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 06E035000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R1 |
| Model Year: | 2006 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 1611 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20060522 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC |
| Report Received Date: | 20060502 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20060502 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.
Consequence Summary:
A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BY YAMAHA, DUCATI, OR APRILIA.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF-R1: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 09V360000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R1 |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 20041001 - 20050430 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 180 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20091007 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20090917 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20090917 |
Defect Summary:
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2005 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BETWEEN OCTOBER 2004 AND APRIL 2005. THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR CAN FAIL.
Consequence Summary:
FAILURE OF THE THROTTLE POSITION COULD CAUSE THE ENGINE TO STALL WHICH COULD RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 7, 2009. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-714-761-7300.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
YAMAHA: YZF-R1: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 06V371000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R1 |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | M2006-016R |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 20021101 - 20050331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 39757 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20061016 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20060928 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20060928 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.
Consequence Summary:
IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF-R1: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 06E035000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R1 |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 1611 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20060522 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC |
| Report Received Date: | 20060502 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20060502 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.
Consequence Summary:
A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BY YAMAHA, DUCATI, OR APRILIA.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF-R1: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 06V371000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R1 |
| Model Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | M2006-016R |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 20021101 - 20050331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 39757 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20061016 |
| Recall Initiated By: | ODI |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20060928 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20060928 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, AN IMPROPERLY DESIGNED THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR COULD CAUSE AN INTERMITTENTLY UNSTABLE IDLE WHEN THE ENGINE IS AT IDLING SPEED WHEN THE MOTORCYCLE IS STOPPED OR DURING LOW-SPEED OPERATIONS. THE ENGINE COULD STALL AS A RESULT.
Consequence Summary:
IF THE ENGINE STALLS AFTER THE OPERATOR DISENGAGES THE CLUTCH IN A LOW GEAR WHILE RIDING, THE REAR TIRE MIGHT SLIP MOMENTARILY IF THE OPERATOR ABRUPTLY RE-ENGAGES THE CLUTCH. THIS COULD RESULT IN A CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON OCTOBER 16, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-888-88-YAMAHA.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF-R1: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 06E035000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R1 |
| Model Year: | 2004 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 1611 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20060522 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC |
| Report Received Date: | 20060502 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20060502 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.
Consequence Summary:
A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BY YAMAHA, DUCATI, OR APRILIA.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF R1: EQUIPMENT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 08E052000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF R1 |
| Model Year: | 2003 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EQUIPMENT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 10000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20080911 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20080815 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20080825 |
Defect Summary:
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MOTION PRO BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SUZUKI OR YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF R1: EQUIPMENT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 08E052000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF R1 |
| Model Year: | 2002 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EQUIPMENT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 10000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20080911 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20080815 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20080825 |
Defect Summary:
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MOTION PRO BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SUZUKI OR YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF R1: EQUIPMENT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 08E052000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF R1 |
| Model Year: | 2001 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EQUIPMENT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 10000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20080911 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20080815 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20080825 |
Defect Summary:
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MOTION PRO BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SUZUKI OR YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF R1: EQUIPMENT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 08E052000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF R1 |
| Model Year: | 2000 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EQUIPMENT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 10000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20080911 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20080815 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20080825 |
Defect Summary:
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MOTION PRO BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SUZUKI OR YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF R1: EQUIPMENT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 08E052000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF R1 |
| Model Year: | 1999 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EQUIPMENT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 10000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20080911 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20080815 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20080825 |
Defect Summary:
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MOTION PRO BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SUZUKI OR YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF R1: EQUIPMENT
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 08E052000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF R1 |
| Model Year: | 1998 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EQUIPMENT |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 10000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20080911 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | MOTION PRO, INC. |
| Report Received Date: | 20080815 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20080825 |
Defect Summary:
MOTION PRO IS RECALLING 10,000 AFTERMARKET BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL NO. 14-0415, SOLD FOR USE ON CERTAIN MY 1999 THROUGH 2008 SUZUKI AND MY 1998 THROUGH 2003 YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES. THE LOBE HEIGHT ON SOME OF THESE LEVERS ARE SMALLER AND DO NOT PROPERLY ENGAGE THE STOMP LAMP SWITCH WHICH WILL NOT DEACTIVATE WHEN THE DRIVER RELEASES THE BRAKE LEVER. THE LEVER CAN BE IDENTIFIED BY THE MARKING "JY 378" AT THE BASE OF THE LEVER NEAR THE PIVOT BUSHING.
Consequence Summary:
IF THIS OCCURS, THE STOP LAMP WILL REMAIN ON WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
MOTION PRO WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND PROVIDE A FREE REMEDY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON SEPTEMBER 11, 2008. OWNERS MAY CONTACT MOTION PRO AT 1-877-438-7831.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET MOTION PRO BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON SUZUKI OR YAMAHA MOTORCYCLES.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF-R6: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 10V365000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R6 |
| Model Year: | 2010 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 20050801 - 20100331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 54000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20100812 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100805 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100806 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 108 |
Defect Summary:
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence Summary:
VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
YAMAHA: YZF-R6: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 10V365000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R6 |
| Model Year: | 2009 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 20050801 - 20100331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 54000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20100812 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100805 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100806 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 108 |
Defect Summary:
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence Summary:
VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
YAMAHA: YZF-R6: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 10V365000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R6 |
| Model Year: | 2008 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 20050801 - 20100331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 54000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20100812 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100805 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100806 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 108 |
Defect Summary:
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence Summary:
VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
YAMAHA: YZF-R6: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 10V365000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R6 |
| Model Year: | 2007 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 20050801 - 20100331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 54000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20100812 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100805 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100806 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 108 |
Defect Summary:
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence Summary:
VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
YAMAHA: YZF-R6: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 06E035000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R6 |
| Model Year: | 2006 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 1611 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20060522 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC |
| Report Received Date: | 20060502 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20060502 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.
Consequence Summary:
A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BY YAMAHA, DUCATI, OR APRILIA.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF-R6: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 10V365000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R6 |
| Model Year: | 2006 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 20050801 - 20100331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 54000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20100812 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100805 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100806 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 108 |
Defect Summary:
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence Summary:
VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
YAMAHA: YZFR6: VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 06V442000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZFR6 |
| Model Year: | 2006 |
| Manufacturer Campaign Number: | M2006-018R |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 20050501 - 20060731 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 13000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20061129 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20061102 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20061120 |
Defect Summary:
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR FILTER MOUNTING SCREWS MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT.
Consequence Summary:
IF THE SCREWS FALL OUT, THEY COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE THROTTLE VALVE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE OPERATOR FROM REDUCING ENGINE SPEED PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH A NEW ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE SCREWS SECURELY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 714-761-7842.
Notes:
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF-R6: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 06E035000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R6 |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Type of Report: | E (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 1611 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20060522 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC |
| Report Received Date: | 20060502 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20060502 |
Defect Summary:
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.
Consequence Summary:
A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
Notes:
THIS RECALL ONLY PERTAINS TO AFTERMARKET CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS AND HAS NO RELATION TO ANY ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT INSTALLED ON MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED BY YAMAHA, DUCATI, OR APRILIA.CUSTOMERS MAY CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-9153); OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.
YAMAHA: YZF-R6: EXTERIOR LIGHTING
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 10V365000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZF-R6 |
| Model Year: | 2005 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | EXTERIOR LIGHTING |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 20050801 - 20100331 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 54000 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20100812 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20100805 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20100806 |
| Regulation Part Number: | 571 |
| Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | 108 |
Defect Summary:
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMPS, REFLECTIVE DEVICES, AND ASSOCIATED EQUIPMENT."
Consequence Summary:
VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
Notes:
OWNERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO SAFERCAR.GOV .
YAMAHA: YZFR6: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 00V076000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZFR6 |
| Model Year: | 2000 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 19991111 - 20000229 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 17146 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20000313 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20000313 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20000314 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
YAMAHA: YZFR6L: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 00V076000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZFR6L |
| Model Year: | 2000 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 19991111 - 20000229 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 17146 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20000313 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20000313 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20000314 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
YAMAHA: YZFR6M: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 00V076000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZFR6M |
| Model Year: | 2000 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 19991101 - 20000229 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 17146 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20000313 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20000313 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20000314 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
YAMAHA: YZFR6MC: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 00V076000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZFR6MC |
| Model Year: | 2000 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 19991101 - 20000229 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 17146 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20000313 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20000313 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20000314 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
YAMAHA: YZFR6: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 00V076000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZFR6 |
| Model Year: | 1999 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 19981001 - 19990731 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 17146 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20000313 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20000313 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20000314 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
YAMAHA: YZFR6L: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 00V076000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZFR6L |
| Model Year: | 1999 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 19981001 - 19990731 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 17146 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20000313 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20000313 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20000314 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
YAMAHA: YZFR6M: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 00V076000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZFR6M |
| Model Year: | 1999 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 19981001 - 19990731 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 17146 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20000313 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20000313 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20000314 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
YAMAHA: YZFR6MC: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
| NHTSA Campaign Number: | 00V076000 |
| Vehicle/Equipment Make: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Vehicle/Equipment Model: | YZFR6MC |
| Model Year: | 1999 |
| Manufacturer Component Description: | UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Manufacturers Involved in Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufacturered: | 19981001 - 19990731 |
| Type of Report: | V (Vehicle, Equipment or Tire) |
| Potential Number of Units Affected: | 17146 |
| Date Owner Notified By Manufacturer: | 20000313 |
| Recall Initiated By: | MFR |
| Manufacturer Responsible For Recall: | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Report Received Date: | 20000313 |
| Record Creation Date: | 20000314 |
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes:
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
