There have been 2 safety recalls for the Yamaha Yfzr1k. The most recent recalls are shown below. Table 1 and Table 2 show the historical recalls and the recall statistics by the model year of the Yamaha Yfzr1k.
If pad separation occurs, there could be a loss of braking ability with the front brake.
| 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 |
| Component: SERVICE BRAKES, HYDRAULIC:FOUNDATION COMPONENTS:DISC:PADS |
| Recall Summary: Vehicle description: motorcycles. The front brake pad material could separate from the backing plate due to insufficient adhesion. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
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 |
| 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. ... Details of this recall 🔎 |
| Date | Component | Vehicle Affected |
|---|---|---|
| Mar. 13, 2000 | Unknown Or Other | 17,146 |
| Mar. 13, 2000 | Service Brakes, Hydraulic:foundation Components:disc:pads | 5,313 |
| Model | # Recalls |
|---|---|
| 1999 Yamaha Yfzr1k | 2 |
| 1998 Yamaha Yfzr1k | 2 |