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2005 YAMAHA YZF-R6

2 recalls — 2 complaints — 2 TSBs

10V365000 Aug 5, 2010
EXTERIOR LIGHTING
Defect Description
YAMAHA IS RECALLING CERTAIN MODEL YEAR 2006 THROUGH 2010 YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES MANUFACTURED FROM AUGUST 2005 THROUGH MARCH 2010. THE MOTORCYCLE'S FRONT SIDE REFLECTOR WAS NOT PLACED AT THE PROPER HEIGHT WHICH FAILS TO COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF FEDERAL MOTOR VEHICLE SAFETY STANDARD NO. 108, "LAMP... Read more
Consequence
VISIBILITY OF THE MOTORCYCLE WILL BE DECREASED, POSSIBLY INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Remedy
YAMAHA WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND DEALERS WILL REPAIR THE MOTORCYCLES FREE OF CHARGE. THE SAFETY RECALL BEGAN ON AUGUST 12, 2010. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926.
53,449 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
06E035000 May 2, 2006
SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC
Defect Description
CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PI... Read more
Consequence
A NON-RELEASE CONDITION COULD CAUSE DRAG ON THE FRONT BRAKE SYSTEM, WHICH COULD POSSIBLY RESULT IN A VEHICLE CRASH.
Remedy
CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.
1,611 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: CONSTRUCTORS RACING GROUP, LLC

Complaint Statistics

2 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY1
POWER TRAIN1
POWER TRAIN Mar 30, 2017
Incident date: Mar 29, 2017
I WAS IN MOTION ON MY 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R6 AND HEARD RATTLING SOUND LIKE SOMETHING WAS LOOSE. WHEN I REMOVED THE FRONT SPROCKET COVER THE NUT WAS BARELY HOLDING ON TO THE THREADS.
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER:DELIVERY Feb 10, 2008
Incident date: Feb 9, 2008
WHILE RIDING MY MOTORCYCLE (2005 YAMAHA R6) THE IDLE WOULD OFTEN GO SO LOW AND STALL. THIS HAS HAPPENED SEVERAL TIME ON LOCAL STREETS AS WELL AS HIGHWAYS. THIS HAS CAUSED SEVERAL TRAFFIC JAMS AND POTENTIAL ACCIDENTS. I HAVE READ ALOT OF ONLINE BLOGS WHERE OTHER PEOPLE WERE ALSO HAVING THE SAME IS... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2005 YAMAHA YZF-R6

2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY1
TE-M-2015-004 May 1, 2015
356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY
YAMAHA MC: PROCEDURAL INFORMATION ON SHIFT SHAFT TIPS FOR PRIMARY GEAR DRIVEN REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION IS BEING PROVIDED. MODEL YZF-R6. NO YEARS LISTED. *PE
TB-M2009-008 May 7, 2009
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE: HARD TO START WHEN COLD, ERRATIC, OR WON'T IDLE. A POSSIBLE CAUSE IS INSUFFICIENT VALVE CLEARANCE. EFFECTS ALL YZF-R6V/W/X MODELS AND YZF-R1/R6 MODELS. NO MODEL YEARS LISTED. *PE

YAMAHA YZF-R6 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the YAMAHA YZF-R6 across all model years (2005–2010).

8 Total Recalls
5 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
1 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

YAMAHA YZF-R6 — Year by Year

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2005 (current) 2 2

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