2006 YAMAHA YZFR6
1 recalls — 5 complaints — 2 TSBs
06V442000 Nov 2, 2006
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Defect Description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR FILTER MOUNTING SCREWS MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT.
Consequence
IF THE SCREWS FALL OUT, THEY COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE THROTTLE VALVE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE OPERATOR FROM REDUCING ENGINE SPEED PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH A NEW ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE SCREWS SECURELY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 714-761-7842.
Complaint Statistics
5 total complaints
2 crashes 2 fires 4 injuries
Top Reported Components
| Component | Complaints |
|---|---|
| VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL | 2 |
| UNKNOWN OR OTHER | 2 |
| SEATS | 1 |
SEATS
Oct 16, 2009
Incident date: Oct 5, 2009
YAMAHA 450 RHINO SIDE BY SIDE UTV, ACCIDENT INVOLVING LOW SPEED ON ROAD WITH TIP OVER. THE DRIVERS SEAT IS NOT STABLE AND CAME OUT OF BRACKETS. IT IS DESIGNED TO BE SLID OUT FOR STORAGE UNDER SEAT. I BELIEVE THAT I WOULD NOT HAVE BEEN INJURED HAD THE SEAT NOT COME OUT IN A LOW SPEED TIP OVER. YAHMAH... Read more
1 injured
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Jun 18, 2007
Incident date: May 12, 2007
TL*THE CONTACT OWNS A 2007 WILDFIRE HY-BIRD SPORT QH200-GY (THE YEAR, MAKE, AND MODEL LISTED WERE UNAVAILABLE IN THE DROP DOWN MENU). THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE MOTOR MOUNT FAILED. THE FAILURE CAUSED THE CHAIN TO COME OUT THE BACK SPROCKET, WHICH THEN CAUSED THE SPROCKET TO BECOME SCRAPED AND SCR... Read more
UNKNOWN OR OTHER
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Sep 21, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA R6 WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 1,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 40 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR THE THROTTLE FROZE IN AND OPEN POSITION AND THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO RAISE UP. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE SIDE, ... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Feb 21, 2007
Incident date: Sep 21, 2006
TL*- THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 YAMAHA R6 WITH AN ODOMETER READING OF 1,000 MILES. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE GOING AROUND A CURVE AT 40 MPH AND SHIFTING INTO THIRD GEAR THE THROTTLE FROZE IN AND OPEN POSITION AND THE MOTORCYCLE STARTED TO RAISE UP. THE CONTACT PUSHED THE MOTORCYCLE TO THE SIDE, ... Read more
Crash
Fire
1 injured
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
Jan 8, 2007
Incident date: Oct 30, 2006
MY THROTTLE GOT STUCK OR IT FELT AS IT DID , I WASN'T ABLE TO STOP I HELD THE BRAKES BUT COULDN'T STOP , AFTER THAT I STARTED GETTING SCARED I HIT THE KILL SWITCH NOTHING THE BIKE STAYED ON ,ALL I THOUGHT WAS JUMPING OFF SO I DID , IT REALLY SCARED ME , WHEN I JUMPED I GOT A KNEE INJURY. *NM
1 injured
Technical Service Bulletins — 2006 YAMAHA YZFR6
2 manufacturer communications from 2 unique bulletins. TSBs describe known problems and recommended fixes from the manufacturer.
Most Affected Components
| Component | Bulletins |
|---|---|
| 061000 ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:ENGINE | 1 |
| 355200 EQUIPMENT:OTHER:OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL | 1 |
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
YAMAHA YZFR6 — All Years Overview
Complete safety history for the YAMAHA YZFR6 across all model years (1999–2014).
10
Total Recalls
58
Total Complaints
0
Investigations
8
Reported Crashes
2
Reported Fires
0
Reported Deaths
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