YAMAHA YZFR6 2008: STEERING

General Information

NHTSA Campaign ID Number: 14E012000

Make Model Year
YAMAHA YZFR6 2008
Date Owners Notified Date Received by ODI Date Added to Database
2013-11-19 2014-04-01 2014-04-07

Production Dates: 2005-08-01 - 2010-03-31

Manufacturers Involved: Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA

Component: STEERING

Potential Number Of Units Affected: 2827

Report Initiator: MFR MFR Report

Summary

Ohlins Racing AB "Ohlins" is recalling certain steering dampers kits manufactured with an incorrectly machined bracket. These dampers were sold for use as aftermarket equipment on Yamaha R1, R6, and FZ6, Suzuki TL1000 R and GSX1300R, Honda CB600RR, and Ducati Monster 1000, 748, 848, 916, 996, and 998 motorcycles. Also included are universal steering damper kits with part numbers SD 000 through SD 005. The affected brackets may crack.

Consequence

If there is a crack in the steering bracket, at low speeds it may cause the steering to lock, leading to personal injury or a crash.

Remedy

Ohlins will notify the distributors and provide their customers with a new bracket. The recall began in November 2013. Owners may contact Ohlins USA at 1-828-692-4525. Note: This recall is an expansion of recall 13E-034.

Notes

Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 'TTY 1-800-424-9153', or go to www.safercar.gov.