Recall 99V186000: 1998–1999 Yamaha YZFR1K and 1 other model

Report received

Jul 12, 1999

Manufacturer

Yamaha motor corporation, usa

Potentially affected

6,373vehicles

Model years

1998–1999

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

Vehicle description: motorcycles. A coolant water hose can come loose at the thermostat housing during operation.

Possible consequence

Steam released could obscure the rider's vision or leaking coolant could make the rear tire slip.

Remedy

Dealers will install and properly tighten two new hose clamps.

Affected model years

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

• 1998 Yamaha YZFR1K3 complaints
• 1999 Yamaha YZFR1K0 complaints
• 1998 Yamaha YZFR1L0 complaints
• 1999 Yamaha YZFR1L0 complaints