NHTSA vehicle safety data
1999 Yamaha YZFR6MC Recalls & Complaints
The 1999 Yamaha YZFR6MC 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 1999 Yamaha YZFR6MC. Recall data is refreshed daily from NHTSA.
1999 Yamaha YZFR6MC owner complaints
Owners have filed 1 complaint with NHTSA about the 1999 Yamaha YZFR6MC, describing incidents dated November 1, 2004.
Most-cited components
- Steering 1 complaint
Newest complaints
ODI #10119381 · Filed
CONSUMER STATES: WHEN YOU TURN THE STEERING WILL JERK TO THE RIGHT SUDDENLY, MOSTLY TO THE LEFT SIDE BUT MOSTLY THE RIGHT, THIS IS ON A 1999 CHEVY TAHOE
YAMAHA//SIDESTAND SWITCH
NHTSA #00V076000 · Unknown or Other · NHTSA notice
Reported March 13, 2000 · YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA
Potentially affected: 17,146 vehicles
Owners notified March 13, 2000 · Vehicles built October 1, 1998 – July 31, 1999 (per NHTSA)
Defect description
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH CAN LOOSEN AND FALL OUT DUE TO ENGINE HEAT AND VIBRATION. IF THIS HAPPENS, THE SIDESTAND SWITCH WOULD NOT FUNCTION CORRECTLY, SO IT WOULD BE POSSIBLE TO RIDE THE MOTORCYCLE WITH THE SIDESTAND IN THE DOWN POSITION.
Safety consequence
THIS CONDITION WOULD INCREASE THE RISK THAT THE SIDESTAND COULD HIT THE GROUND DURING A TURN, WHICH COULD CAUSE LOSS OF CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE.
Manufacturer remedy
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE SCREWS HOLDING THE SIDESTAND SWITCH.
Notes
OWNER NOTIFICATION BEGAN MARCH 13, 2000. 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).
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