Yamaha Recall 99V186000: Engine And Engine Cooling, Cooling System

NHTSA recall 99V186000 · announced July 12, 1999 · filed by Yamaha Motor Corporation, Usa · 6,373 units affected

The problem

VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION.

The risk

STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP.

What to do

DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS.

Official NHTSA recall notice →

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).

Vehicles covered by this recall

• 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1k
• 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1k
• 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1kc
• 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1kc
• 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1l
• 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1l
• 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1lc
• 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1lc

Source: National Highway Traffic Safety Administration public recall data. This page reports official records and is not legal, medical, or repair advice.