YAMAHA YZFR1K 1998: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 99V186000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZFR1K | 1998 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 1999-07-14 | 1999-07-12 | 1999-07-14 |
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 6373
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.
STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.
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'.
