Vehicle recalls › Yamaha › YZFR1K › 1998
Model year record
1998 Yamaha YZFR1K
2 recall campaigns on file for this model year. 3 owner complaints on file.
Recalls
Recall campaign NHTSA 99V186000
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 campaign NHTSA 98V236000
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.
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.