Recall campaign · NHTSA 99V186000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA filed this campaign with NHTSA on 1999-07-12.

Recall campaignNHTSA 99V186000

Engine and engine cooling: cooling system

Component
Engine and engine cooling: cooling system
Manufacturer
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Vehicles affected
6,373
Reported to NHTSA
1999-07-12
Owners notified
1999-07-14

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.

Safety risk

STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.

Notes

OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 1999. 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).

Scope of coverage

8 model years across 4 models.

ModelYears on record
YAMAHA YZFR1K1999 1998
YAMAHA YZFR1KC1999 1998
YAMAHA YZFR1L1999 1998
YAMAHA YZFR1LC1999 1998

Safety recall repairs are provided free of charge by franchised dealers, regardless of vehicle age or mileage. This page displays aggregated data for the model year. To check recall status for a specific vehicle, search its VIN at nhtsa.gov.