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2008 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
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING2
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM1
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM Sep 15, 2015
Incident date: Sep 10, 2015
THE MAGNETS INSIDE ROTOR GENERATOR COME LOOSE AND BROKE
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Nov 4, 2010
Incident date: Dec 1, 2009
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1. WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 30 MPH THE VEHICLE BEGAN TO LOSE POWER AND HE HEARD A TICKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE RECURRED WHENEVER HE OPERATED THE VEHICLE SO IT WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT REPAIR SHOP WHERE HE WAS INFORMED THAT WAS A KNOWN ... Read more
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING Aug 9, 2010
Incident date: Mar 7, 2008
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1 MOTORCYCLE. WHEN THE CONTACT STARTED THE IGNITION THERE WAS A LOUD TICKING AND KNOCKING NOISE COMING FROM THE ENGINE. THE FAILURE OCCURRED WHENEVER STARTING THE VEHICLE AND CONTINUED DURING THE TRAVEL. THE VEHICLE EXHIBITED THE ENGINE FAILURE SINCE THE PURCHAS... Read more

Technical Service Bulletins — 2008 YAMAHA YZFR1

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

Most Affected Components

ComponentBulletins
355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL1
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

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
2013 1 1 View
2012 1 0 View
2011 1 0 View
2010 1 0 View
2009 1 2 View
2008 (current) 1 3
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 1 3 View

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