2006 YAMAHA YZFR6 MOTORCYCLE RECALL - #06V442000
RECALL FOR VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR FILTER MOUNTING SCREWS MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT.
Information provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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| Motorcycle |
2006 YAMAHA YZFR6 |
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| Manufacturer |
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Manufactured between |
5/1/2005 - 7/31/2006 |
| Recalled on |
11/20/2006 |
| Influenced by |
YAMAHA MOTOR CORPORATION, USA |
| Owners Notified on |
11/29/2006 |
| # Affected |
13,000 |
| Recalled for |
VEHICLE SPEED CONTROL |
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| Description |
ON CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, THE AIR FILTER MOUNTING SCREWS MAY COME LOOSE AND FALL OUT. |
| Consequences |
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. |
| Corrective action |
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. |
| Notes |
CUSTOMERS MAY ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATION'S VEHICLE SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), OR GO TO HTTP://WWW.SAFERCAR.GOV. |
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View All YAMAHA YZFR6 Recalls |
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