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1998 YAMAHA YZFR1

1 recalls — 3 complaints — 1 TSBs

14E012000 Apr 1, 2014
STEERING
Defect Description
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 9... Read more
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.
2,827 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: Ohlins Racing AB

Complaint Statistics

3 total complaints

Top Reported Components

ComponentComplaints
SUSPENSION:REAR2
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE)1
SUSPENSION:REAR Sep 11, 2000
Incident date: May 1, 1999
CONSUMER HEARD A RATTLING SOUND, UPON EXAMINATION SAW THE REAR SPROCKET HUB WAS CRACKED AND ONE PIECE WAS MISSING. *ET
SUSPENSION:REAR Sep 11, 2000
REAR HUB FRACTURED INTO PIECES AND FELL APART, CREATING A GRINDING NOISE. *ET
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY:PEDAL/HAND LEVER(MOTORCYCLE) Jul 6, 2000
THE ORIGINAL CLUTCH HUB BROKE INTO PIECES. YH

Technical Service Bulletins — 1998 YAMAHA YZFR1

1 manufacturer communications from 1 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE1
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 YZFR1 — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the YAMAHA YZFR1 across all model years (1998–2015).

17 Total Recalls
133 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
6 Reported Crashes
1 Reported Fires
1 Reported Deaths

YAMAHA YZFR1 — Year by Year

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Year Recalls Complaints
2015 1 5 View
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2012 1 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 2 View
2008 1 3 View
2007 1 102 View
2006 1 4 View
2005 1 8 View
2004 1 0 View
2003 1 3 View
2002 1 0 View
2001 1 0 View
2000 1 0 View
1999 1 2 View
1998 (current) 1 3

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