Model year record

1998 YAMAHA YZFR1L

1 recall campaign on file for this model year. No 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.

Owner complaints

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

No complaints recorded for this model year.

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.