| Recall Date: |
MAR 13, 2000 |
| Component: |
UNKNOWN OR OTHER |
| Model Affected: |
YAMAHA YZFR6L |
| Units Affected: |
17146
Recall Details
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Recall Date:
MAR 13, 2000
Model Affected:
2000 YAMAHA YAMAHA YZFR6L
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
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