NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Yamaha YFZR1K Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Yamaha YFZR1K has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1998 Yamaha YFZR1K. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Yamaha YFZR1K. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
YAMAHA/FRONT BRAKE PAD MATERIAL
NHTSA #00V077000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic — Foundation Components — Disc — Pads · NHTSA notice
Reported March 13, 2000 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Potentially affected: 5,313 vehicles
Owners notified March 13, 2000 · Vehicles built February 1, 1998 – July 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE FRONT BRAKE PAD MATERIAL COULD SEPARATE FROM THE BACKING PLATE DUE TO INSUFFICIENT ADHESION.
Safety consequence
IF PAD SEPARATION OCCURS, THERE COULD BE A LOSS OF BRAKING ABILITY WITH THE FRONT BRAKE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL NEW FRONT BRAKE PADS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
YAMAHA//SIDESTAND SWITCH
NHTSA #00V076000 · Unknown or Other · NHTSA notice
Reported March 13, 2000 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Potentially affected: 17,146 vehicles
Owners notified March 13, 2000 · Vehicles built February 1, 1998 – July 31, 1998 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
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.
Safety 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.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT YAMAHA AT 1-800-962-7926. ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
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