YAMAHA YZFR6 1999: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 00V076000
| Make | Model | Year |
|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZFR6 | 1999 |
| Date Owners Notified | Date Received by ODI | Date Added to Database |
| 2000-03-13 | 2000-03-13 | 2000-03-14 |
Production Dates: 1998-10-01 - 1999-07-31
Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Component: UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Potential Number Of Units Affected: 17146
Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report
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.
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.
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
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'.
