NHTSA vehicle safety data
1998 Yamaha YZFR1K Recalls & Complaints
The 1998 Yamaha YZFR1K has 2 NHTSA recall campaigns and 3 owner complaints on file as of November 3, 2026. Recall repairs are usually free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
NHTSA recall and complaint data for the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1K. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1998 Yamaha YZFR1K owner complaints
Owners have filed 3 complaints with NHTSA about the 1998 Yamaha YZFR1K, describing incidents dated December 15, 1998 to February 2, 2000.
Most-cited components
- Power Train 2 complaints
- Wheels 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #846546 · Filed
CLUTCH KEEPS MAKING A RATTLING NOISE WHEN STARTING OFF, CAUSING A SAFETY HAZARD.CLUTCH HAS BEEN REPLACED 3 TIMES, BUT DEFECT KEEPS REOCCURRING. *AK
ODI #832545 · Filed
CONSUMER COMPLAINED OF OVERSEAS MANUFACTURER. RECALL NOTICE CONCERNING WHEEL HUB. WOULD LIKE TO KNOW WHY RECALL WAS NOT DONE HERE. DEALER NOTIFIED. *AK
ODI #725360 · Filed
NO SUMMARY LISTED FOR ABOVE MOTORCYCLE. *AK
YAMAHA/COOLANT SYSTEM
NHTSA #99V186000 · Engine and Engine Cooling — Cooling System · NHTSA notice
Reported July 12, 1999 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Potentially affected: 6,373 vehicles
Owners notified July 14, 1999
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.
Safety consequence
STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN JULY 14, 1999. 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/GEAR BACKING PLATE
NHTSA #98V236000 · Power Train · NHTSA notice
Reported September 29, 1998 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Potentially affected: 1,770 vehicles
Owners notified October 2, 1998
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR BACKING PLATE (CLUTCH BASKET) CAN BREAK CAUSING THE ENGINE COMPONENTS TO LOCK UP.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION CAN LEAD TO REAR WHEEL LOCK UP INCREASING THE RISK OF A VEHICLE CRASH OR PERSONAL INJURY.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL INSTALL A NEW PRIMARY DRIVEN GEAR AND RELATED PARTS.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN OCTOBER 2, 1998.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).
Other Yamaha YZFR1K model years
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