NHTSA Recall 00V076000
NHTSA Campaign Id 00V076000; Date: Mar. 13, 2000
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.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Yamaha Yfzr1k; 1999 Yamaha Yfzr1k; 1998 Yamaha Yfzr1kc; 1999 Yamaha Yfzr1kc; 1998 Yamaha Yfzr1l; 1999 Yamaha Yfzr1l; 1998 Yamaha Yfzr1lc; 1999 Yamaha Yfzr1lc; 1999 Yamaha YZFR6; 2000 Yamaha YZFR6; 1999 Yamaha Yzfr6l; 2000 Yamaha Yzfr6l; 1999 Yamaha Yzfr6m; 2000 Yamaha Yzfr6m; 1999 Yamaha Yzfr6mc; 2000 Yamaha Yzfr6mc
Component: Unknown Or Other
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 17,146
Recall Summary:
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.
How to Fix:
Dealers will replace the screws holding the sidestand switch.
Recall 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).
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Mar 13, 2000
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