Yamaha 1998–2000 Unknown Or Other recall
Recalled March 13, 2000 · NHTSA recall 00V076000 · Yamaha
Hazard
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.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Units
17,146 units
Description
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.
What to do
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Product
Yamaha YFZR1K · Yamaha YFZR1KC · Yamaha YFZR1L · Yamaha YFZR1LC · Yamaha YZFR6 · Yamaha YZFR6L · Yamaha YZFR6M · Yamaha YZFR6MC
Manufacturer(s)
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →