2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6
2 recalls — 2 complaints — 4 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.
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.
Complaint Statistics
2 total complaints
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP | 1 |
| ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE:DELIVERY:FUEL PUMP
Jan 3, 2007
Incident date: Sep 14, 2006
2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON ODOMETER. FUEL PUMP AND TPS REPLACED. STILL SPORADICALLY SHUTS OFF. *JB
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE
Jan 3, 2007
Incident date: Sep 14, 2006
2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 ENGINE SHUTS OFF WITHOUT WARNING FOR NO APPARENT REASON. APPROXIMATELY 6000 MILES ON ODOMETER. FUEL PUMP AND TPS REPLACED. STILL SPORADICALLY SHUTS OFF. *JB
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6
4 manufacturer communications from 4 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 2 |
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 356000 EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE/MOBILITY | 1 |
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-M-2014-003
Feb 7, 2014
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
YAMAHA MC: WHEN LOOKING FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION, A COMPREHENSIVE INDEX IS PROVIDED REGARDING TECHNICAL SOLUTIONS FOR VARIOUS PROBLEMS. *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
2007017
Oct 17, 2007
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
YAMAHA MOTORCYCLE - 2006-2007 YZF-R6 -- SERVICE MANUAL CORRECTION - CRANKSHAFT BEARING SELECTION FORMULA. *NJ
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