NHTSA Campaign 99V186000
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM
Issued by YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA · Reported Jul 12, 1999 · 6,373 vehicles affected
What's wrong
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.
Vehicles affected by this recall
| Make | Model | Year | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| YAMAHA | YZFR1K | 1998 | 6,373 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR1K | 1999 | 6,373 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR1KC | 1998 | 6,373 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR1KC | 1999 | 6,373 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR1L | 1998 | 6,373 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR1L | 1999 | 6,373 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR1LC | 1998 | 6,373 |
| YAMAHA | YZFR1LC | 1999 | 6,373 |
Source: NHTSA Campaign 99V186000 on nhtsa.gov. To check the current repair status for a specific vehicle, use our free VIN decoder.