Model year record

1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K

2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 3 owner complaints on file.

Recalls

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.

Recall campaignNHTSA 98V236000

Power train

Component: Power train
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Vehicles affected: 1,770
Reported to NHTSA: 1998-09-29
Owners notified: 1998-10-02

Defect description

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.

Safety risk

THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS.

Owner complaints

A complaint is one person's report to a federal agency. It is not a finding.

Component	Complaints	Median mileage
Power train: axle assembly	1	—
Power train: clutch assembly	1	—
Wheels: hubcap/cover	1	—

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.