NHTSA vehicle safety data

1995 Yamaha YZF600RG Recalls & Complaints

The 1995 Yamaha YZF600RG has 1 NHTSA recall campaign and 1 owner complaint on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.

NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1995 Yamaha YZF600RG. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.

1995 Yamaha YZF600RG owner complaints

Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1995 Yamaha YZF600RG, describing incidents dated April 11, 1996.

Most-cited components

  • Suspension 1 complaint

Newest complaints

  • ODI #502150 · Filed

    REAR SHOCK DAMPER SHAFT RECALLED.

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Suspension — Rear

NHTSA #96V033000 · NHTSA notice

Reported February 12, 1996 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA

Potentially affected: 4,348 vehicles

Owners notified February 16, 1996 · Vehicles built February 1, 1994 – May 1, 1995 (per NHTSA)

Defect description

THE DAMPER SHAFT OF THE REAR SHOCK CAN BEND OR BREAK.

Safety consequence

THE SHAFT COULD FRACTURE WITHOUT WARNING CAUSING A LOSS OF CONTROL RESULTING IN A VEHICLE CRASH.

Manufacturer remedy

DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW STYLE SHOCK ABSORBER ASSEMBLY KIT.

Notes

SYSTEM: SUSPENSION; MOTORCYCLE ONLY. VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. NOTE: 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 1-800-424-9393.

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