Yamaha Yzf-r6 2007
Model Yzf-r6 made in 2007 by Yamaha got 4 consumer complains as well as 1 recall. Consumer complaints with reference to suspension. . There was one recall concerning exterior lighting .
Model 2007
Recalls
| Campaign | Manufacturer | Manufacturing date | Type | # of units affected | Date Owner notified Mfg | Recall Initiated by | Manufacturers of recalled vehicles/products | Report Recieved Date | Record Creation Date | Regulation Part Number | FMVSS Number | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EXTERIOR LIGHTING | ||||||||||||||||
| 10V365000 | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | from 08/01/2005 to 03/31/2010 | V (Vehicle) | 54000 | 08/12/2010 | MFR | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | 08/05/2010 | 08/06/2010 | 571 | 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 http://www.safercar.gov . | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSION - FRONT | |||
| 06/06/2010 | |||
| Tl- the contact owned a 2007 yamaha yzfr6. the contact stated that while driving approximately 35 mph a noise was heard at the front of the motorcycle. after that the front tire bounced and the entire front end started to wobble. the driver lost control of the vehicle and crashed into a pole on the side of a driveway. the driver was taken to the hospital by ambulance and suffered from two broken legs and a fractured shoulder. the police responded and filed a report and gave the driver a ticket for failure to control the vehicle. the motorcycle was destroyed. the current mileage was unknown. rd | |||