NHTSA recall 99V186000
Engine And Engine Cooling · Yamaha Motor Corporation, USA
July 12, 1999report date
6,373units affected
Vehicle recalltype
Details
What's wrong: A coolant water hose can come loose at the thermostat housing during operation.
Why it matters: Steam released could obscure the rider's vision or leaking coolant could make the rear tire slip.
The fix: Dealers will install and properly tighten two new hose clamps.
Affected vehicles on MotorDeets
- 1998 Yamaha YZFR1K
- 1998 Yamaha YZFR1KC
- 1998 Yamaha YZFR1L
- 1998 Yamaha YZFR1LC
- 1999 Yamaha YZFR1K
- 1999 Yamaha YZFR1KC
- 1999 Yamaha YZFR1L
- 1999 Yamaha YZFR1LC
- Yamaha YZFR1K
- Yamaha YZFR1KC
- Yamaha YZFR1L
- Yamaha YZFR1LC
All model years NHTSA lists
1998 Yamaha Yzfr1K, 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1K, 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1Kc, 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1Kc, 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1L, 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1L, 1998 Yamaha Yzfr1Lc, 1999 Yamaha Yzfr1Lc.
Recalls can cover only some VINs. Check yours on NHTSA's official recall page for 99V186000.
Source: NHTSA recall records. Summary shortened; the official notice has the full text.