NHTSA vehicle safety data
2014 Yamaha Yzfr6
The 2014 Yamaha Yzfr6 has 1 NHTSA recall and 1 owner complaint on record — every open recall is repaired free at an authorized Yamaha dealer.
Complete safety data for the 2014 Yamaha Yzfr6. Data pulled live from api.nhtsa.gov.
WHEELS
NHTSA #14V644000Reported October 14, 2014 · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
Defect description
Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (Yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2014 Yamaha YZF-R6 motorcycles manufactured August 1, 2014, to September 1, 2014. The front and rear wheels of the affected motorcycles may have been manufactured with insufficient hardness.
Safety consequence
If the wheels have insufficient hardness, the wheels may loosen and/or air may leak from around the tire bead. Either condition increases the risk of a crash.
Free manufacturer remedy
Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the front and rear wheel and tire assemblies, free of charge. The recall began on October 30, 2014. Owners may contact Yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. Yamaha's number for this recall is 990088.
Notes
Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.