2006 Yamaha YZFR6 recall: vehicle speed control
Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA reported this safety recall on November 2, 2006. It covers about 13,000 vehicles.
- vehicles affected
- 13,000
- reported
- Nov 2, 2006
- owners notified
- Nov 29, 2006
- related complaints
- 2
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out.
- Risk
- If the screws fall out, they could get caught in the throttle valve which could prevent the operator from reducing engine speed properly. This could result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash with injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the air filter element with a new one that is designed to hold the screws securely free of charge. The recall began on november 29, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 714‑761‑7842.
Recall number 06V442000
Affected vehicles
- Yamaha YZFR6 2006 2006
Owner complaints about the same problem
Owners of these vehicles have filed 2 complaints about acceleration problems.
Questions about recall 06V442000
Is there a recall on the 2006 Yamaha YZFR6 vehicle speed control?
Yes. Recall 06V442000, reported on November 2, 2006, covers about 13,000 vehicles.
What is the fix for recall 06V442000?
Dealers will replace the air filter element with a new one that is designed to hold the screws securely free of charge. The recall began on november 29, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 714‑761‑7842.
Is the recall repair free?
Safety recall repairs are done free of charge at authorized dealers. A dealer can confirm with the VIN whether a specific vehicle is included and whether the repair has already been done.
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