Recall 06V442000: 2006 Yamaha YZFR6

Report received

Nov 2, 2006

Manufacturer

Yamaha motor corporation, usa

Potentially affected

13,000vehicles

Model years

2006

Check your own vehicle. A recall applies only to vehicles within the affected build range. Enter your VIN at nhtsa.gov/recalls. Recall repairs are free at a franchised dealer.

What NHTSA recorded

On certain motorcycles, the air filter mounting screws may come loose and fall out.

Possible consequence

If the screws fall out, they could get caught in the throttle valve which could prevent the operator from reducing engine speed properly. This could result in a loss of control and a vehicle crash with injury or death.

Remedy

Dealers will replace the air filter element with a new one that is designed to hold the screws securely free of charge. The recall began on november 29, 2006. Owners may contact yamaha at 714-761-7842.

Affected model years

Pages for each model year show complaints, parts, mileage and other recalls.

• 2006 Yamaha YZFR65 complaints