Yamaha YZFR1 recalls
There are 4 safety recalls on record for the Yamaha YZFR1, covering 66,858 vehicles in total across all the models in each campaign. Newest first.
Yamaha YZFR1 recalls by model year
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Power train: manual transmission
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 YZFR1, YZFR1C, YZFR1MF and YZFR1MFC motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to June 1, 2015. The affected motorcycles have transmission gears that may fail.
- Risk
- If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one, free of charge. The recall began on December 4, 2015. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1‑800‑962‑7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 99100.
Recall number 15V802000 · Recall details
Exterior lighting: headlights
- What is wrong
- Yamaha Motor Corporation USA (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 YZFR1 motorcycles manufactured October 2008 through August 2013 and 2012-2013 XTZ12 motorcycles manufactured October 2011 through August 2013. In the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could cause the socket to overheat, melt and cause the headlight to malfunction.
- Risk
- A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. The recall began on March 10, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha at 1‑800‑962‑7926.
Recall number 14V044000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. The throttle position sensor can fail.
- Risk
- Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.
- Remedy
- Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The safety recall began on october 7, 2009. Owners may contact yamaha at 1‑714‑761‑7300.
Recall number 09V360000 · Recall details
Vehicle speed control
- What is wrong
- On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. The engine could stall as a result.
- Risk
- If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. This could result in a crash with injury or death.
- Remedy
- Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. The recall began on october 16, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.
Recall number 06V371000 · Recall details
Questions about the Yamaha YZFR1 recalls
How do I check if my Yamaha YZFR1 has an open recall?
Enter your VIN in the VIN decoder on this page to see the recalls for your exact model and year, then confirm with any dealer of the brand or the manufacturer, who can tell you whether the repair was already done on your car.
Do I have to pay for a recall repair?
No. Safety recall repairs are free at any authorized dealer of the brand, even if the car is out of warranty or you are not the first owner.
How many recalls does the Yamaha YZFR1 have?
4, covering power train, exterior lighting and vehicle speed control.
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