Yamaha Yzfr1k
Model Yzfr1k made by Yamaha got 3 consumer complains as well as 2 recalls. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train and wheels. There were some recalls concerningengine and engine cooling and power train.
Model 1998
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - COOLING SYSTEM | ||||||||||||||||
| 99V186000 | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | V (Vehicle) | 6373 | 07/14/1999 | MFR | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | 07/12/1999 | 07/14/1999 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. a coolant water hose can come loose at the thermostat housing during operation. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | Steam released could obscure the rider's vision or leaking coolant could make the rear tire slip. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | 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). | |||||||||||||||
| POWER TRAIN | ||||||||||||||||
| 98V236000 | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | V (Vehicle) | 1770 | 10/02/1998 | MFR | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | 09/29/1998 | 09/29/1998 | ||||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the primary driven gear backing plate (clutch basket) can break causing the engine components to lock up. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition can lead to rear wheel lock up increasing the risk of a vehicle crash or personal injury. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will install a new primary driven gear and related parts. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification is expected to begin october 2, 1998.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). | |||||||||||||||
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - AXLE ASSEMBLY | |||
| 02/02/2000 | 1 | 09/01/1999 | |
| No summary listed for above motorcycle. *ak | |||
| POWER TRAIN - CLUTCH ASSEMBLY | |||
| 3 | |||
| Clutch keeps making a rattling noise when starting off, causing a safety hazard.clutch has been replaced 3 times, but defect keeps reoccurring. *ak | |||
| WHEELS - CENTER SECTION | |||
| 12/15/1998 | |||
| Consumer complained of overseas manufacturer. recall notice concerning wheel hub. would like to know why recall was not done here. dealer notified. *ak | |||