Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2000
Model Affected:
1998 YAMAHA YAMAHA YFZR1KC
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Units Affected:
17146
Notes
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2000
Model Affected:
1998 YAMAHA YAMAHA YFZR1KC
Summary
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE PAD MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BACKING PLATE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION.
Consequence
IF PAD SEPARATION OCCURS, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE FRONT BRAKE.
Remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS.
Units Affected:
5313
Notes
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA