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1998 YAMAHA YZFR1KC

2 recalls — 0 complaints

99V186000 Jul 12, 1999
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.
Consequence
STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.
6,373 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
98V236000 Sep 29, 1998
POWER TRAIN
Defect Description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS.
1,770 vehicles affected
Manufacturer: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

No complaints found for this vehicle.

YAMAHA YZFR1KC — All Years Overview

Complete safety history for the YAMAHA YZFR1KC across all model years (1998–1999).

3 Total Recalls
0 Total Complaints
0 Investigations
0 Reported Crashes
0 Reported Fires
0 Reported Deaths

YAMAHA YZFR1KC — Year by Year

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