NHTSA Recall 99V186000
NHTSA Campaign Id 99V186000; Date: Jul. 12, 1999
Steam released could obscure the rider's vision or leaking coolant could make the rear tire slip.
Recalled Vehicles:
1998 Yamaha Yzfr1k; 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1k; 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1kc; 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1kc; 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1l; 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1l; 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1lc; 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1lc
Component: Engine And Engine Cooling:cooling System
Manufactured by: Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa
Affected Units:: 6,373
Recall Summary:
Vehicle description: motorcycles. A coolant water hose can come loose at the thermostat housing during operation.
How to Fix:
Dealers will install and properly tighten two new hose clamps.
Recall Notes:
Owner notification began July 14, 1999. 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: Jul 14, 1999
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