1998 YAMAHA YZFR1K

2 recalls — 3 complaints

99V186000 Jul 12, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.
6,373 vehicles affected
98V236000 Sep 29, 1998
POWER TRAIN
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.
Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS.
1,770 vehicles affected
POWER TRAIN:AXLE ASSEMBLY Jul 25, 2000
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
POWER TRAIN:CLUTCH ASSEMBLY Sep 2, 1999
CLUTCH KEEPS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WHEN STARTING OFF, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, BUT DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK
WHEELS:HUBCAP/COVER Dec 22, 1998
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF OVERSEAS MANUFACTURER. RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING WHEEL HUB. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY RECALL WAS NOT DONE HERE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK