NHTSA vehicle safety data
2006 Yamaha Yzfr6
The 2006 Yamaha Yzfr6 has 1 NHTSA recall and 4 owner complaints on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2006 Yamaha Yzfr6. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
NHTSA #06V442000Reported November 2, 2006 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Defect description
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR FILTER MOUNTING SCREWS MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT.
Safety consequence
IF THE SCREWS FALL OUT, THEY COULD GET CAUGHT IN THE THROTTLE VALVE WHICH COULD PREVENT THE OPERATOR FROM REDUCING ENGINE SPEED PROPERLY. THIS COULD RESULT IN A LOSS OF CONTROL AND A VEHICLE CRASH WITH INJURY OR DEATH.
Free manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE AIR FILTER ELEMENT WITH A NEW ONE THAT IS DESIGNED TO HOLD THE SCREWS SECURELY FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL BEGAN ON NOVEMBER 29, 2006. OWNERS MAY CONTACT YAMAHA AT 714-761-7842.
Notes
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV.