Yamaha Yzfr6 1999
Model Yzfr6 made in 1999 by Yamaha got 3 consumer complains there is 1 recall as well as 2 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to power train, structure and wheels. Technical service bulletines regarding engine and engine cooling, power train. There was one recall concerning unknown or other .
Model 1999
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 | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | ||||||||||||||||
| 00V076000 | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | from 10/01/1998 to 07/31/1999 | V (Vehicle) | 17146 | 03/13/2000 | MFR | YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | 03/13/2000 | 03/14/2000 | |||||||
| Defect Summary | Vehicle description: motorcycles. the screws holding the sidestand switch can loosen and fall out due to engine heat and vibration. if this happens, the sidestand switch would not function correctly, so it would be possible to ride the motorcycle with the sidestand in the down position. | |||||||||||||||
| Consequence Summary | This condition would increase the risk that the sidestand could hit the ground during a turn, which could cause loss of control of the motorcycle. | |||||||||||||||
| Corrective Summary | Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch. | |||||||||||||||
| Notes | Owner notification began march 13, 2000. 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). | |||||||||||||||
Bulletins
| Bulletin | Bulletin date | Replacement Bulletin | Item no. | Summary | Added |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - ENGINE | |||||
| TB-M2009-008 | 05/07/2009 | 10030233 | Yamaha motorcycle: hard to start when cold, erratic, or won't idle. a possible cause is insufficient valve clearance. effects all yzf-r6v/w/x models and yzf-r1/r6 models. no model years listed. *pe | 08/27/2009 | |
| POWER TRAIN | |||||
| 200603 | 02/24/2006 | 10019598 | Drive sprocket retaining nut and lock washer replacement. *tt | 03/31/2006 | |
Consumer Complaints
| Fail date | miles | occurences | Purchase date |
|---|---|---|---|
| POWER TRAIN - MANUAL TRANSMISSION | |||
| 03/14/2008 | 1 | ||
| 2nd gear transmission problems. *tr | |||
| STRUCTURE - FRAME AND MEMBERS - UNDERBODY SHIELDS | |||
| 04/03/2007 | 33000 | 1 | 06/01/2001 |
| Tl*the contact owns a 1999 yamaha yzfr6. the contact stated that there is a crack that runs from the left side to underneath the vehicle's frame. the mechanic stated that this was caused by a stress fracture which is a manufacturer defect. the mechanic also stated that the vehicle should not be driven because it could crack open while in motion. the manufacturer has not responded to this matter. the engine size was unknown. the current mileage is 83,000 and failure mileage was 33,000. | |||
| WHEELS - RIM | |||
| 09/13/2007 | 16000 | 1 | 05/04/2007 |
| Rear rim on a yamaha 1999 r6 cracked in 3 places resulting in a crash the bike is totaled and i ended up with road rash. *tr | |||