Yamaha YZF-R1 problems & recalls

Problem: Yamaha motor corporation, usa (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2015 yzfr1, yzfr1c, yzfr1mf and yzfr1mfc motorcycles manufactured august 1, 2014, to june 1, 2015. the affected motorcycles have transmission gears that may fail.

Risk: If the gears fail, the transmission may lock up, resulting in a loss of vehicle control, thereby increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Yamaha has notified owners, and dealers will replace the transmission assembly with an improved one, free of charge. the recall began on december 4, 2015. owners may contact yamaha customer service at 1-800-962-7926. yamaha's number for this recall is 99100.

Problem: Yamaha motor corporation usa (yamaha) is recalling certain model year 2009-2013 yzfr1 motorcycles manufactured october 2008 through august 2013 and 2012-2013 xtz12 motorcycles manufactured october 2011 through august 2013. in the affected motorcycles, use of the headlight may generate enough heat to cause the bulb connections to expand, resulting in arcing in the headlight bulb socket which could cause the socket to overheat, melt and cause the headlight to malfunction.

Risk: A headlight failure reduces the rider's ability to see clearly and the motorcycle's visibility to oncoming traffic, increasing the risk of a crash.

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners and dealers will replace the headlight socket, free of charge. the recall began on march 10, 2014. owners may contact yamaha at 1-800-962-7926.

Problem: Yamaha is recalling certain model year 2005 motorcycles manufactured between october 2004 and april 2005. the throttle position sensor can fail.

Risk: Failure of the throttle position sensor could cause the engine to stall which could result in a crash.

Fix: Yamaha will notify owners and replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. the safety recall began on october 7, 2009. owners may contact yamaha at 1-714-761-7300.

Problem: On certain motorcycles, an improperly designed throttle position sensor could cause an intermittently unstable idle when the engine is at idling speed when the motorcycle is stopped or during low-speed operations. the engine could stall as a result.

Risk: If the engine stalls after the operator disengages the clutch in a low gear while riding, the rear tire might slip momentarily if the operator abruptly re-engages the clutch. this could result in a crash with injury or death.

Fix: Dealers will replace the throttle position sensor free of charge. the recall began on october 16, 2006. owners may contact yamaha at 1-888-88-yamaha.