NHTSA Recall 10V365000
NHTSA Campaign Id 10V365000; Date: Aug. 5, 2010
Visibility of the motorcycle will be decreased, possibly increasing the risk of a crash.
Recalled Vehicles:
2005 Yamaha Yzf-r6; 2006 Yamaha Yzf-r6; 2007 Yamaha Yzf-r6; 2008 Yamaha Yzf-r6; 2009 Yamaha Yzf-r6; 2010 Yamaha Yzf-r6
Component: Exterior Lighting
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 53,449
Recall Summary:
Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2006 through 2010 yzf-r6 motorcycles manufactured from August 2005 through March 2010. The motorcycle's front side reflector was not placed at the proper height which fails to comply with the requirements of federal motor vehicle safety standard no. 108, "lamps, reflective devices, and associated equipment. "
How to Fix:
Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will repair the motorcycles free of charge. The safety recall began on August 12, 2010. Owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.
Recall Notes:
Owners 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 .
Date Owners notified by Manufacturer: Aug 12, 2010
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