NHTSA vehicle safety data
1996 Yamaha YZF600RHC Recalls & Complaints
The 1996 Yamaha YZF600RHC has 1 NHTSA recall campaign on file as of November 3, 2026. try.vin has no NHTSA owner complaints on file for the 1996 Yamaha YZF600RHC. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1996 Yamaha YZF600RHC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
Suspension — Rear
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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