| Make : YAMAHA | Model : YZFR1KC | Year : 1998 |
| Build Dates : - | ||
| NHTSA Campaign ID Number : 99V186000 | ||
| Date Owners Notified: 19990714 | Date Received by ODI: 19990712 | Date Added to Database: 19990714 |
| Manufacturer(s) Involved: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | ||
| Manufacturer(s) Responsible for the Recall: YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA | ||
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| Component: ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING:COOLING SYSTEM | ||
| Potential Number of Units Affected: 6373 | ||
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Summary of the Safety Concern:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: MOTORCYCLES. A COOLANT WATER HOSE CAN COME LOOSE AT THE THERMOSTAT HOUSING DURING OPERATION. |
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Consequence:
STEAM RELEASED COULD OBSCURE THE RIDER'S VISION OR LEAKING COOLANT COULD MAKE THE REAR TIRE SLIP. |
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Remedy:
DEALERS WILL INSTALL AND PROPERLY TIGHTEN TWO NEW HOSE CLAMPS. |
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| Report Initiator: MFR | Vehicles Report | |
| Regulation Part Number: | Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number: | |
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Notes:
CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236). |
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